If Mathis was riding high fresh off their 48-7 takedown of Taft last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The matchup between the Pirates and the George West Longhorns didn't end well, with the Pirates falling 33-15. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Longhorns apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Kohen Blount was nothing short of spectacular for George West: he rushed for 117 yards and one score on only 12 carries, and also picked up 78 receiving yards. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 50 yards.
Mathis' loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for George West, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mathis will square off against St. Joseph at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for George West, they will take on Poteet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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