The Pilot Point Bearcats will head out to challenge the Commerce Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Pilot Point is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They breezed past West to the tune of 45-13. Winning may never get old, but the Bearcats sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Pilot Point had a senior duo take command as Drevion James rushed for 140 yards and two scores on only eight carries and Caden David gained 111 total yards and two touchdowns. James' longest rush was for an impressive 68 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Pilot Point was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 368 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Commerce got the win against Jefferson on Friday by a conclusive 40-14. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 154th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 372nd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pilot Point better keep an eye on Aidan Brown. He was instrumental in Commerce's win, rushing for 102 yards and one TD, while also throwing for 83 yards and four touchdowns. That's the most passing touchdowns Brown has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Ky'mani Graham, who rushed for 80 yards and one score.
Pilot Point's record is now 9-2. As for Commerce, their record now sits at 8-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Pilot Point has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 307.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Commerce struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 299.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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