Poteet lost against Ennis back in November of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Pirates fell 29-22 to the Lions. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 497th, while the Lions are ranked 213th).
Poteet's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Davis, who rushed for 121 yards and one score. Another receiver making a difference was Jaiden Wines, who picked up 116 receiving yards and one TD.
Elijah Wade
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Even if they lost, Poteet's defense still kept up the pressure with 6.5 sacks. Elijah Wade was especially locked on to Ennis' QB and sacked him three times. Wade has been hot, having posted at least one sack the last five times he's played. Another thorn in Ennis' side was Montreal Hodge, who picked up 0.5 sacks and made ten total tackles (1.5 for loss).
It was another big night for WENDERIUS JONES, who rushed for 154 yards and four touchdowns for Ennis. The Lions are 4-1 when JONES posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-3 otherwise.
Poteet has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Ennis, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Looking ahead, Poteet is taking a road trip to square off against Terrell at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Davis and JULIAN ASHLEY. As for Ennis, they will host Corsicana at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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