The Booker Kiowas will face off against the Follett Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Follett is hoping to do what Silverton couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Booker's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at six games. Booker took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 52-6 victory over Silverton. That looming 52-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Kiowas yet this season.
Chase Nelson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 31 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 169 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. Julian Barton was another key player, picking up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Booker wouldn't let Silverton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Marco Flores, Reydn Rosales, and Rosales picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Follett). They claimed a resounding 53-6 win over Panhandle Christian Home Educators at home. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Warriors are ranked 228th), the result on Thursday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Booker's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Follett, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Booker took a serious blow against Follett in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 60-14. Will Booker have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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