The Booker Kiowas will take on the Follett Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Follett is hoping to do what Silverton couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Booker's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at six games. Booker simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Silverton 52-6 on the road. The game marked the Kiowas' most dominant win of the season so far.
Chase Nelson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 31 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 169 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. Julian Barton was another key player, picking up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Booker wouldn't let Silverton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Marco Flores, Reydn Rosales, and Rosales picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Follett). They breezed by Panhandle Christian Home Educators at home to the tune of 53-6 on Thursday. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Warriors are ranked 228th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Booker's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Follett, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Booker took a serious blow against Follett in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 60-14. Will Booker have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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