After each having a week off, the Eagle Mountain Knights and the Brock Eagles will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Eagle Mountain was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-24 to Benbrook. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 626th, while the Bobcats are ranked 233rd).
The losing side was boosted by BRYCEN VINDIOLA, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 110 yards and a touchdown. TERRY STARKS was VINDIOLA's top target, rushing for 136 yards.
Eagle Mountain wouldn't let Benbrook keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Eagle Mountain can thank Justin Fox and Jase Lunsford for forcing both of them. Fox is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Even though they lost, Eagle Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 208 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Brock put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Eastlake 49-7 at home. Fans of the Eagles have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Brock didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colt Matlock and Braeden Ray. Brock got some further help from Davin Magga: he made 15 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Eagle Mountain now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Brock, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Eagle Mountain has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 198.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Brock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 189.4. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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