Poth is 9-1 against Karnes City since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. Poth is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Poth gave up the first points two weeks ago, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Shiner by a score of 21-14. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 228th, while the Comanches are ranked 497th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kane Stover went supernova for Poth, rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, Karnes City put another one in the bag two weeks ago to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Kenedy at home to the tune of 49-14. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-0.
Savion Nixon-Thompson was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Andrew Crow got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Karnes City's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Crow and Syrhian Alaniz.
Poth's record is now 3-0. As for Karnes City, their record is now 3-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Poth has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 174 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Karnes City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 185. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Poth against Karnes City in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 44-13 win. Will Poth repeat their success, or does Karnes City have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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