Jasper's last matchup with Hamshire-Fannett could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Jasper Bulldogs lost 42-20 to the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 411th, while the Longhorns are ranked 136th).
Leading Hamshire-Fannett to victory were Pierce Pirtle and Isaiah Reed. Pirtle gained 131 total yards and three touchdowns, while Reed gained 170 total yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 52 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Bryson, who threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87% of his passes.
Jasper is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. As for Hamshire-Fannett, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Jasper will head out on the road to take on Shepherd at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hamshire-Fannett, they will host Tarkington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hamshire-Fannett will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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