Marble Falls is 0-4 against Lampasas since August of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Mustangs will venture away from home to challenge the Badgers at 7:30 p.m. Marble Falls has given up an average of 33.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Marble Falls is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Stephenville last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Mustangs were outmatched by the Yellow Jackets/Honeybees and fell 65-7. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 720th, while the Yellow Jackets/Honeybees are ranked 24th).
Meanwhile, Lampasas suffered their biggest loss since November 29, 2024 on Friday. They took a blow against Stephenville, falling 49-7. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Badgers' biggest loss of the season was also their lowest-scoring.
Marble Falls will have to contain Jaden McElwain as he made an impact in Lampasas' last game. He picked up 132 receiving yards and one TD. McElwain showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 62 yards.
Lampasas' defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Marble Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Marble Falls has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lampasas struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 228.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Marble Falls was taken down by Lampasas 61-7 in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Thankfully for the Mustangs, Reed Jerome (who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 235 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 81% of his passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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