Ponder had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Venus Bulldogs 77-0. The Lions have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bulldogs, too.
Tyson Price
| 08/29/25 @ Venus | 164.3 |
| 11/01/24 @ Paradise | 47.2 |
| 10/25/24 vs Peaster | 43.3 |
| 10/18/24 @ Iowa Park | 60.7 |
| 10/11/24 vs Bowie | 121.5 |
| + 6 more games |
Leading Ponder to victory were Gage Ersch and Tyson Price. Ersch rushed for 163 yards and five TDs on only 14 carries, while Price threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes. What's more, Price racked up 164.3 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. Rece Faulkner did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 130 receiving yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ponder will head out to face off against Tioga at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Venus, they are headed away from home for the first time to square off against Wills Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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