Hamshire-Fannett is a perfect 3-0 against Shepherd since October of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Longhorns will host the Pirates at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hamshire-Fannett's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Tarkington 65-0. The victory continues a trend for Hamshire-Fannett in their matchups with Tarkington: they've now won four in a row.
Jace Bennett
| 10/24/25 @ Tarkington | 8 |
| 10/17/25 vs Jasper | 9 |
| 10/10/25 @ Silsbee | 13 |
| 09/26/25 vs Stafford | 10 |
| 09/19/25 vs Almeta Crawford | 12 |
| + 2 more games |
Hamshire-Fannett's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB six times. The heavy lifting was done by Jace Bennett and Carter Singletary, who racked up four sacks between them. Bennett has been hot, having also posted six or more total tackles the last seven times he's played. Hamshire-Fannett received some extra help from Singletary, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Shepherd hadn't done well against Jasper recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Pirates were the clear victors by a 32-7 margin over the Bulldogs. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Pirates considering their six-point performance the game before.
Shepherd's win came from a few key players Hamshire-Fannett will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Benjamin Coyle, who rushed for 110 yards and one score on only ten carries. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 67 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Dellinger, who rushed for 104 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries.
Shepherd's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Hamshire-Fannett, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Hamshire-Fannett has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 163.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Shepherd struggles in that department as they've been averaging 320.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Hamshire-Fannett against Shepherd in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 55-8 win. In that game, the Longhorns amassed a halftime lead of 27-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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