The Aransas Pass Panthers will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Ingleside Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Aransas Pass is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Kaufer. Aransas Pass claimed a resounding 50-0 win over Kaufer on the road. The victory was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Aransas Pass relied on the efforts of Jerry Longoria, who rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns, and Ricky Hamilton, who gained 162 total yards and two touchdowns. Another back making a difference was Jesus Rosales, who rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown.
Aransas Pass' defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. Leading the way was Royce Ramos and his two sacks. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making four total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Ingleside gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 27-0 win over La Feria. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 488th, while the Lions are ranked 1015th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aransas Pass was dealt a bruising 58-6 loss at the hands of Ingleside in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Aransas Pass 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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