Burbank is 7-2 against Jefferson since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Burbank Bulldogs will play host again on Friday to welcome the Jefferson Mustangs, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
Two weeks ago, Burbank didn't have quite enough to beat Medina Valley and fell 21-19. Despite 85 more yards than the Panthers, the Bulldogs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the defeat, Burbank got top-tier performance from Keven Hernandez, who rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 143 yards on 13 of 19 attempts. With that strong performance, Hernandez is now averaging an impressive 119.8 rushing yards per game.
Burbank wouldn't let Medina Valley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Burbank can thank Ezra Maes and RAMSEY CHAVARRIA for forcing both of them. Maes also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 14.
Even though they lost, Burbank was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Jefferson had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Lanier by a score of 22-14 on Friday.
Burbank's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Jefferson, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Burbank against Jefferson in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 41-13 win. Does Burbank have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jefferson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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