Bullard is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. After each having a week off, they and the Rusk Eagles will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. Bullard will be strutting in after a victory while Rusk will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Bullard turned things around against Teague last Friday. They strolled past the Lions with points to spare, taking the game 35-20.
Luke Stegall
| 09/26/25 @ Teague | 201 |
| 09/19/25 vs Liberty-Eylau | 73 |
| 09/12/25 vs Sulphur Springs | 40 |
| 09/05/25 @ Caddo Mills | 145 |
| 08/29/25 vs Mabank | 44 |
Bullard's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Luke Stegall led the charge by rushing for 201 yards and a pair of TDs. With that strong performance, Stegall is now averaging an impressive 100.6 rushing yards per game. Landis Newberry was another key player, gaining 43 total yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Rusk was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 61-20 defeat at the hands of Canton.
Bullard's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Rusk, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Bullard has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 375.6 total yards per game. It's a different story for Rusk, though, as they've been averaging only 215.8 total yards. Will Bullard be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will the Eagles flip the script?
Bullard was able to grind out a solid victory over Rusk in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, winning 28-19. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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