A win for Palestine just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Pine Tree Pirates at home and fell 35-7. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 604th, while the Pirates are ranked 59th).
Despite the loss, Palestine saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Bj Walker rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Palestine's defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Pine Tree, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Palestine does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pine Tree, they will challenge Bridge City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bridge City's defense has only allowed 11.7 points per game this season, so Pine Tree's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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