The Ponder Lions are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Gainesville Leopards at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Ponder was just a hair shy of victory and fell 43-42 to Tioga.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Tyson Price, who rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 57 yards. Johnny Arellano was another key back, rushing for 141 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.
Even if they lost, Ponder's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Mason Lozano was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Even though they lost, Ponder was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Gainesville ended up a good deal behind Vernon on Friday and lost 46-30. The Leopards have struggled against the Lions recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Ponder's record is now 1-1. As for Gainesville, their record is now 0-2.
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