Garrison is a perfect 4-0 against Hemphill since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
In Friday's Canine Competition, Garrison didn't have enough. They took a 31-15 bruising from San Augustine on Friday. The Bulldogs were down 28-7 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.

Avery Yarbrough
| 10/17/25 vs San Augustine | 162 |
| 10/10/25 vs Shelbyville | 189 |
| 10/03/25 @ North Webster | 162 |
| 09/19/25 vs Lovelady | 195 |
Garrison might have lost, but man, Avery Yarbrough was a machine: he rushed for 162 yards and one TD. Yarbrough's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 162 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Hemphill fell victim to Joaquin and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Rams 56-0. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hemphill's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Garrison, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Everything came up roses for Garrison against Hemphill in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 37-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the squad 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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