The Early Longhorns will head out to face off against the Clifton Cubs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Early turned things around against Tolar on Friday. They blew past the Rattlers, posting a 43-14 victory. The Longhorns' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Early found their leader in sophomore Caden Wilson, who rushed for 69 yards and one score on only eight carries, and also threw for 99 yards and one TD.
Meanwhile, Clifton made easy work of Eastland on Friday and carried off a 28-6 win. The result was nothing new for the Cubs, who have now won three matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Early better keep an eye on Jackson Ritz. He was instrumental in Clifton's win, rushing for 62 yards and one touchdown, while also throwing for 65 yards and one TD. What's more, Ritz racked up 110 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024.
Clifton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rico De La Hoya and Eduardo Garcia. Clifton received some extra help from Garcia, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Early's record now sits at 2-4. As for Clifton, their record is now 5-1.
Early and Clifton were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in October of 2024, but Early came up empty-handed after a 26-25 loss. Can the Longhorns avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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