Pieper put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past the New Braunfels Unicorns with points to spare, taking the game 49-35. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 55th, while the Unicorns are ranked 262nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Isaiah Champagne continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 164 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. What's more, he also racked up 16 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023. Brady Hopper was another key player, rushing for 118 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Pieper was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Pieper didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jackson Hopper.
Pieper's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for New Braunfels, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
Pieper is taking a road trip to challenge MacArthur at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pieper knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully MacArthur likes a good challenge. As for New Braunfels, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Smithson Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Smithson Valley's defense has only allowed 12.6 points per game this season, so New Braunfels' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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