The Gore Pirates are taking a road trip to face off against the Allen Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Gore has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Allen will arrive with five straight victories.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Gore and Central had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Pirates were beaten by the Tigers 38-7 on Friday. Pirates fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Tigers since Friday.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Allen and Liberty, and Allen kept the tradition alive. The Mustangs blew past the Tigers 48-26 on Friday. With the Mustangs ahead 35-6 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Gore better focus on containing Noah Bray and Quinton Box as the pair were huge in Allen's win. Bray rushed for 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 13 carries, while Box rushed for 77 yards and four scores. Those four rushing touchdowns gave Box a new career-high. Kayd Bell was in the mix too, providing Allen with one TD.
Allen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 257 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Allen's defense and their four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Bell, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Gore's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Allen, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Everything came up roses for Gore against Allen when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 40-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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