Bowie has gone 10-0 against Sam Houston recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Bowie Volunteers will head out to square off against the Sam Houston Texans at 7:00 p.m. Bowie will be strutting in after a victory while Sam Houston will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Bowie finally turned things around against Grand Prairie on Friday. They claimed a resounding 54-25 win over the Gophers at home. Given the Volunteers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 266th, while the Gophers are ranked 717th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Sam Houston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 41-21 to South Grand Prairie.
Despite the defeat, Sam Houston had strong showings from Devon Dawkins, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown, and Jaylen Harper, who rushed for 87 yards. Dawkins showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 60 yards. Rj Barclay got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Bowie's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sam Houston, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Bowie against Sam Houston in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 56-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bowie 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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