Boswell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 41-40 to the Mansfield Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 517th, while the Tigers are ranked 41st).
Mansfield's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Braxton Van Cleave, who threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Jacobe Hayes was Van Cleave's top target, picking up 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Boswell's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Mansfield, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Boswell will square off against Crowley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crowley is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so Boswell will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Mansfield, they will take on Lake Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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