The Joshua Owls will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Tyler Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Joshua will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Friday, Joshua needed a bit of extra time to put away Midlothian. They skirted past the Panthers 23-21. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Owls' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while the Panthers are ranked 69th).
Meanwhile, Tyler scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 70-66 hit to the loss column at the hands of Highland Park. The Lions haven't had much luck with the Scots recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Joshua will need to focus on slowing down Cadarius McMiller, one of several Tyler players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 151 yards and three scores on only 13 carries. Caden J Granberry was another key player, throwing for 323 yards and three touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Tyler's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: James Collier, Julio Rojo, and Daniel Bush, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Highland Park's side was Braylen Ford, who made six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged two interceptions.
Joshua's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Tyler, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Joshua lost to Tyler at home by a decisive 24-7 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Owls have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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