The Premont Cowboys will challenge the Refugio Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Premont: 17, Refugio: 17.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
Premont's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Agua Dulce offense got past them. Premont was outmatched by Agua Dulce on the road and fell 41-14. The loss was the Cowboys' first of the season.
Despite the loss, Premont saw an underclassman step up: James Jaime rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Jaime is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 113 every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Refugio gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Cypress Christian 41-14 on the road. Considering the Bobcats have won three games by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Refugio had a senior duo take command as Jordan King rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry and Kelan Brown threw for 221 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per attempt. King really tore up the turf during one magnificent 93-yard run.
Having lost for the first time this season, Premont fell to 3-1. As for Refugio, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Premont has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 237.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Refugio struggles in that department as they've been averaging 277.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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