The Palacios Sharks will head out to take on the Aransas Pass Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Palacios is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Orange Grove on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Palacios was beaten by Orange Grove 46-13. The Sharks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Aransas Pass had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 20-12 win over West Oso on Friday.
Aransas Pass found their leader in underclassman Jerry Longoria, who rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Those 135 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Longoria. Backing up that air attack was Ricky Hamilton, who rushed for 91 yards.
Aransas Pass was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 296 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Palacios' loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Aransas Pass, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 2-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Palacios has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Aransas Pass struggles in that department as they've been averaging 174.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Palacios against Aransas Pass when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 45-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Palacios since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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