Kingwood is 0-10 against Atascocita since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Mustangs will take on the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Kingwood took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They blew past Channelview 61-21. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Ricky Shorts was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 164 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 98 yards. Jayce Byers was in the mix as well, providing Kingwood with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Kingwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Kingwood's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Maverick Bjornstad, Colton Heron, and Caleb Pavel, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Channelview's side was Cade Haug, who made 15 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Atascocita can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They breezed past Humble to the tune of 35-3. That 32 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Kingwood's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Atascocita, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Kingwood and Atascocita were almost perfectly matched up in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, but Kingwood suffered an agonizing 42-41 defeat. Thankfully for the Mustangs, Tory Blaylock (who rushed for 154 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 78 receiving yards and one touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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