San Marcos is 0-5 against Judson since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Rattlers will square off against the Rockets at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Friday, San Marcos was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-24 to East Central. The Rattlers were up 21-0 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite their loss, San Marcos saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Frans Steyn, who rushed for 94 yards and one TD on only ten carries, and also threw for 254 yards and one touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Another rusher making a difference was Justin Tardy, who rushed for 124 yards and one score on only seven carries.
Meanwhile, Judson played a tough matchup on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Steele, falling 48-14. The Rockets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-14.
Judson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for San Marcos, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3.
| Rushing Yards | 725 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 6 |
Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Tardy and Kayden Graham. Tardy just won't slow down this season and has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 103.6 rushing yards per game. Graham has been a dominant force too and has averaged 82.3 rushing yards per game.
San Marcos was taken down by Judson 55-3 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Rattlers were down 48-0.
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