The Rockdale Tigers will face off against the Groesbeck Goats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Groesbeck took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Rockdale, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Rockdale beat Giddings 26-21.
Erik Sheppard had an outrageously good game as he picked up 135 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 54 yards. Deandre Stephens was in the mix too, providing Rockdale with a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Groesbeck entered their matchup against Lexington on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Groesbeck came up short against Lexington, falling 38-13. The loss was the Goats' first of the season.
Rockdale's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Groesbeck, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Rockdale strolled past Groesbeck in their previous meeting back in November of 2016 by a score of 42-28. Does Rockdale have another victory up their sleeve, or will Groesbeck turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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