Frenship barely beat Midland Christian the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tigers took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 41-13 victory over the Mustangs. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Mustangs are ranked 264th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Frenship's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Braiden Dunkerson led the charge by rushing for 35 yards and two scores. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Campbell, who gained 83 total yards and a touchdown.
Frenship didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Kolton Christie. Another thorn in Midland Christian's side was Noah Lopez, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Frenship's record is now 2-3. As for Midland Christian, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2.
Frenship and Midland Christian will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Tigers see the field they'll take on Midland at 7:30 p.m. on October 10. As for Midland Christian, their break will end when they face Southwest Christian School at 7:00 p.m. on October 10.
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