The Jarrell Cougars will head out to face off against the Gonzales Apaches at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Jarrell's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Jarrell took a loss when they played away from home back in October, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They strolled past Salado with points to spare, taking the game 43-29.
Meanwhile, there was early excitement for Gonzales after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Salado who ended up claiming the real prize. The Apaches came up short against the Eagles, falling 42-21. The Apaches' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Jarrell pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 47.8 points over those games. As for Gonzales, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Everything came up roses for Jarrell against Gonzales when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 49-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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