The Fordyce Redbugs will head out to take on the Dumas Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fordyce's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Fordyce at home against Lakeside as the squad secured a 54-8 victory. Fans of the Redbugs have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Dumas, as they earned their first road win of the season. They slipped by Palestine-Wheatley 21-20 on Friday. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Bobcats were the better team in the second half.
Dumas found their leader in underclassman Rashad Moore, who rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Those 167 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Moore.
Dumas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 50 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 167.7.
Dumas wouldn't let Palestine-Wheatley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Dumas can thank Jeremyah Davis and Marion Grant for forcing both of them.
Fordyce's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Dumas, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
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