Gaston is 0-3 against Locust Fork since October of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Gaston Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Locust Fork Hornets at 7:00 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Gaston has struggled recently with six defeats in a row, while Locust Fork will arrive with eight straight wins.
Last Thursday, Gaston was the victim of a rough 28-8 defeat at the hands of Cleveland.
Meanwhile, Locust Fork got themselves on the board against Southeastern on Friday, but Southeastern never followed suit. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 49-0 victory over the Mustangs. Fans of Locust Fork have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season ended as a blowout.
"dino" Dylan embry got back to being his usual excellent self, as he rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Dylan embry is on a roll when it comes to rushing yards, as he's now rushed for 100 or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jalon Boatright, who gained 74 total yards and two touchdowns.
Gaston's loss was their fourth straight at home (dating back to last season), which dropped their overall record down to 1-6. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged nine points per game. As for Locust Fork, their victory on Friday bumped their record up to 8-0.
Gaston suffered a grim 35-14 defeat to Locust Fork in their previous matchup back in October of 2022. Will Gaston have more luck at home instead of on the road?
