University has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Thursday. They are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they square off against the Shoemaker Wolves at 7:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,096 yards in their previous games.
Last Thursday, University beat China Spring 31-21.
JD Bell went supernova for University, rushing for 138 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.
Another reason for the win was University's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Joaquin Martinez was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. Another thorn in China Spring's side was Jeremiah Green, who made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
University was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, everything went Shoemaker's way against Ellison on Friday as Shoemaker made off with a 67-46 victory. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Eagles are ranked 454th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Shoemaker's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Tyrieke Wade, who rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and Brandon Brown Jr, who gained 136 total yards and four touchdowns. Jayvion Clayter also helped out as he racked up 141 rushing yards.
University pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Shoemaker, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Thursday's match might be decided in the trenches. University has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 249.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Shoemaker struggles in that department as they've been averaging 216.3. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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