The Rockdale Tigers will challenge the Groesbeck Goats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Groesbeck took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Rockdale, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Rockdale beat Giddings 26-21.
Erik Sheppard went supernova for Rockdale, picking up 135 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Sheppard was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 54 yards. Deandre Stephens was in the mix as well, providing Rockdale with a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Groesbeck entered their contest against Lexington on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Groesbeck lost 38-13 to Lexington. The loss was the Goats' first of the season.
Rockdale's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Groesbeck, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Rockdale strolled past Groesbeck in their previous meeting back in November of 2016 by a score of 42-28. Will Rockdale repeat their success, or does Groesbeck have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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