The Anderson Trojans will head out to face off against the Lockhart Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Anderson has four straight victories, Lockhart has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Anderson will bounce into Friday's match after beating Hays, who they had gone 0-4 against in their four prior meetings. Anderson took down Hays 42-26 on Friday. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Hawks are ranked 516th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Max Gerlich continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 323 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last four games he's played. Zayden Sharp was Gerlich's top target, picking up 117 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Anderson 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 Colin Haines.
Meanwhile, a win for Lockhart just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against College Station, falling 56-10.
The losing side was boosted by Nathaniel Gonzales, who rushed for 125 yards.
Anderson's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Lockhart, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: Anderson has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 299.8 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Lockhart, though, as they've been averaging only 110.8. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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