Alexander is 9-1 against Laredo LBJ since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Both will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:00 p.m. Laredo LBJ took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Alexander, who comes in off a win.
Alexander took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Eagle Pass 17-14.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Alexander to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jose Fernandez Iii, who rushed for 146 yards. Alexander also got help from Rickey Carson, who showed off his sure hands for 102 receiving yards.
Alexander didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Hector Benavides. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 15 games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Eagle Pass' side was Charlie Uribe, who forced two fumbles and made six total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Laredo LBJ was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 24-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of Eagle Pass.
The victory got Alexander back to even at 4-4. As for Laredo LBJ, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Alexander took their win against Laredo LBJ in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 47-27. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Laredo LBJ's Ivan Gonzalez, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Alexander still be able to contain Gonzalez? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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