Beckville is 6-1 against Hawkins since September of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. Beckville will be strutting in after a victory while Hawkins will be coming in after a loss.
It was a proper cat-fight when Beckville challenged Waskom last Friday. The Bearcats came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 45-34. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bearcats.
Gabe Johnson
| 09/18/25 vs Harleton | 110 |
| 09/26/25 @ Elysian Fields | 108 |
| 10/10/25 vs Waskom | 87 |
| 09/04/25 @ Joaquin | 60 |
| 10/03/25 @ Big Sandy | 52 |
Beckville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rudy Watts led the charge by picking up 115 receiving yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 38 yards and a pair of scores. The dominant performance also gave Watts a new career-high in rushing touchdowns (two). Beckville also got help from Gabe Johnson, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Beckville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Grayson Hicks and Silas Johnson. Beckville received some extra help from Tommy Heard, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 50 points the game before, Hawkins was a bit more limited in their game last Friday. They had to suffer through a 41-12 loss at the hands of Harleton. The matchup marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Hawkins has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Beckville, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Everything went Beckville's way against Hawkins when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as Beckville made off with a 76-54 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bearcats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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