The Carencro Bears will face off against the Sam Houston Broncos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sam Houston took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Carencro, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Carencro was able to grind out a solid victory over Lafayette, taking the game 28-21. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bears.
Meanwhile, Sam Houston entered their match against Southside on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Sam Houston came up short against Southside, falling 46-21. The Broncos' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Sam Houston got top-tier performance from Drew Bailey, who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Bailey is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Carencro's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Sam Houston, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Carencro skirted past Sam Houston 49-47 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Bailey, who rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Carencro still be able to contain Bailey? There's only one way to find out.
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