Ellison lost against Shoemaker back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Ellison Eagles lost 67-46 to the Shoemaker Wolves. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 454th, while the Wolves are ranked 148th).
When it comes to explaining why Ellison lost, don't look at Sidney Holland. Despite the final result, he threw for 341 yards and six touchdowns. Holland's passing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 341 passing yards dating back to last season. Travaris Turner-Smith was Holland's top target, picking up 90 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Ellison wouldn't let Shoemaker keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ellison can thank Sema'J Howard and Za'Quaveon Roberson for forcing both of them.
Shoemaker was led to victory by Tyrieke Wade and Brandon Brown Jr. Wade rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while Brown Jr gained 136 total yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Jayvion Clayter, who rushed for 141 yards on only 14 carries.
Ellison now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Shoemaker, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Ellison will head out to take on Red Oak at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 994 yards in their previous games. As for Shoemaker, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against University at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in University's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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