Two dominant signal callers in Braxton Van Cleave and Caleb Williams are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Mansfield Tigers will host the Crowley Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Crowley is hoping to do what Lake Ridge couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Mansfield's winning streak, which now stands at six games. Mansfield took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 49-14 win over Lake Ridge. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Mansfield got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Van Cleave out in front who threw for 236 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt. Another receiver making a difference was Jacobe Hayes, who gained 99 total yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mansfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Ridge only rushed for 168.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Crowley on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Boswell out of the water with a 56-13 final score. Considering the Eagles have won three matches by more than 34 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Williams continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 170 yards on only eight carries, while also throwing for 163 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 107.3 rushing yards per game. Kenyen Cotton was another key player, rushing for 127 yards on only ten carries.
Mansfield pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Crowley, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-3.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Mansfield has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 222.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Crowley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 273.2. 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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