The Spearman Lynx will challenge the Shamrock Irish at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Spearman didn't have quite enough to beat Texhoma/Goodwell and fell 20-17. While losing is never fun, the Lynx can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 815th in Texas, while the are ranked 132nd in Oklahoma).
Meanwhile, Shamrock was able to grind out a solid win over Sanford-Fritch on Friday, taking the game 20-13. That seven point margin sets a new team best for the Irish this season.
Philip Cook was his usual excellent self, rushing for 104 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 154 yards on nine of 17 attempts. 85 of those passing yards were hauled in by Cross Stambaugh.
This is the second loss in a row for Spearman and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Shamrock, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Spearman took their win against Shamrock in their previous meeting back in August of 2015 by a conclusive 32-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Spearman since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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