For the first time this season, Ozona will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and the Reagan County Owls will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Ozona's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Last Friday, Ozona humbled Miles with a 56-14 victory. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 36-0.
It was another big night for Christian Villarreal, who rushed for 348 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 18.3 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 89-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Preddy, who threw for 117 yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Ozona was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 500 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 196 rushing yards in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Reagan County played a tough contest last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Iraan, falling 68-14. The Owls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-8.
Reagan County now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Ozona, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Ozona ended up a good deal behind Reagan County when the teams last played back in October of 2024, losing 44-28. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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