Lumberton is 6-0 against Bridge City since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, both will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. Lumberton has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight losses, while Bridge City will come in with three straight victories.
Two weeks ago, Lumberton ended up a good deal behind Jasper and lost 43-24.
Despite their defeat, Lumberton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ty Reyes, who picked up 134 receiving yards, and also threw for 48 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Reyes showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 67 yards. Another passer making a difference was Will Wright, who threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, everything went Bridge City's way against Orangefield two weeks ago as Bridge City made off with a 28-7 win. Fans of the Cardinals have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Hutch Bearden had a dynamite game for Bridge City, rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 190 yards and a touchdown. Bearden is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. 89 of those passing yards were hauled in by Abraham Munguia.
Bridge City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 203 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Lumberton's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Bridge City, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Everything came up roses for Lumberton against Bridge City in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 63-28 win. Does Lumberton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bridge City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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