The Klein Bearkats will challenge the Magnolia West Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece dating back to last season.
On Friday, Klein was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-47 to Tomball. That's two games in a row now that the Bearkats have lost by exactly six points.
The match pitted two dominant backs against one another in Edward Kelly Jr and Ian Thomas. Thomas had a great game and rushed for 136 yards and three TDs. Meanwhile, Kelly Jr was balling out in the loss, rushing for 240 yards and three scores while picking up 10.4 yards per carry, and also picking up 31 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Even if they lost, Klein's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Chase Battles, Trenton Marshall, and Triston Cordell, who each picked up one sack apiece. Battles was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making four total tackles.
Meanwhile, Magnolia West played a tough matchup last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 48-7 loss at the hands of Tomball. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
Klein's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Magnolia West, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Klein took their win against Magnolia West when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 42-20 score. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Mustangs' Bryson Broadway, who threw for 208 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 48 yards and one touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for the Bearkats to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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