Two dominant signal callers in Aldric Trotter and Chase Ames are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Harlan Hawks will challenge the Dripping Springs Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Harlan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 56-24 win over Madison. The victory was just business as usual for the Hawks, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Meanwhile, Dripping Springs made easy work of Vista Ridge on Thursday and carried off a 38-14 win. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Rangers: they've now won four in a row.
Dripping Springs had a senior duo take command as Jaceton Gotta rushed for 88 yards and two scores on only 12 carries and Cooper Reid picked up 103 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Reid has been hot recently, having also posted two or more receiving touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Dripping Springs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Malachi Igharo and Liam Lawson.
Dripping Springs' win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Harlan, their victory bumped their record up to 11-0.
Everything came up roses for Harlan against Dripping Springs in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 55-24 win. Will the Hawks repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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