It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Fulshear had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took down the Paetow Panthers 66-47. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Panthers are ranked 192nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Patrick Broadway Ii continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 172 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also catching a touchdown. Ryland Forks was another key player, throwing for 164 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes.
Fulshear wouldn't let Paetow keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fulshear can thank Crayton Dickey and Caleb Augustus for forcing both of them.
Fulshear was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 451 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 351 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matchups.
Fulshear's win bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Paetow, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Fulshear's road trip will continue as they head out to face Lamar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fulshear's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last ten games. Paetow does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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