Plains was the 43-40 winner over Tahoka when they last played one another back in August of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Plains Cowboys were dealt a 46-6 defeat at the hands of the Tahoka Bulldogs on Friday. The Cowboys just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Gavin Broome threw for 133 yards and a touchdown.
Jeremiah Gonzales was his top target, picking up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Tahoka's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan Martinez led the charge by rushing for 303 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per carry. Martinez really tore up the turf during one magnificent 92-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruben Arguello, who gained 198 total yards and two touchdowns.
Plains' defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Tahoka, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plains will square off against Smyer at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smyer is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Plains will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Tahoka, they will face off against Sundown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sundown will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Tahoka surely won't give up without a fight.
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