Sherman unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 28-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Denison Yellow Jackets on Friday. The Bearcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellow Jackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Although Sherman took the loss, they still got scores from Brayden Sheffield and Jaylon Walker.
Sherman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ja'Darius Isom and Jackie Johnson. Sherman received some extra help from Walker, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Among those leading the charge was Gavin Mandrell, who rushed for 51 yards and one score.
Sherman and Denison could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Bearcats (ranked 556th) will meet Rock Hill (ranked 148th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Denison will square off against Decatur at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (344 vs. 157).
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