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| 08/29/25 - Home | 65-12 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 35-0 W |
| 09/29/23 - Home | 34-23 W |
| 09/30/22 - Away | 28-14 W |
| 10/22/21 - Home | 29-22 W |
| + 4 more games |
Palmer gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Blooming Grove Lions 65-12. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won eight in a row.
Eric Cisneros went supernova, rushing for 110 yards and four scores on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 102 yards and a pair of TDs. What's more, he racked up 134.2 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Another big playmaker for Palmer was AJ Cisneros, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Palmer was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 334 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Palmer, adding 15 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Cisneros, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmer will challenge Grand Saline at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 881 yards in their previous games. As for Blooming Grove, they will face off against Riesel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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