Refugio is on a 11-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Ganado is on a nine-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Refugio Bobcats will welcome the Ganado Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Refugio is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Thorndale 51-14. With the Bobcats ahead 44-7 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Jordan King was his usual excellent self, rushing for 305 yards and five touchdowns on only 15 carries. King is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Refugio was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 265 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Ganado never let their opponents score on Friday. They breezed by Crawford to the tune of 59-0. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 276th, while the Pirates are ranked 823rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ganado wouldn't let Crawford keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ganado can thank Logan Bures and Luke Green for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Crawford's side was Landon Hicks, who picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles.
Refugio's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Ganado, their win bumped their record up to an identical 11-1.
We should be in store for an exciting game as the two teams have no problem gaining yardage. Refugio has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 467.2 total yards per game. However, it's not like Ganado struggles in that department as they've been averaging 359.9. With a pair of commanding offenses duking it out, the defenses are going to have their work cut out for them.
Refugio took a serious blow against Ganado in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 41-12. Will Refugio have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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