The Grape Creek Eagles will challenge the Bangs Dragons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Grape Creek lost to Reagan County at home by a 34-20 margin. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Owls: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Bangs had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They secured a 20-14 W over Merkel on Friday.
Aden Jones had a dynamite game for Bangs, rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Jones wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Bangs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Merkel only rushed for 59.
Bangs wouldn't let Merkel keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Kristopher Kelly, Hunter Crowell, and John Paul Rangel picked up one apiece.
Grape Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bangs, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Grape Creek was taken down by Bangs 42-6 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Grape Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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