Grapevine is 0-3 against Argyle since September of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Grapevine Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Argyle Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
Grapevine is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were outmatched by Mansfield Timberview on the road and fell 55-10. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 592nd, while the Wolves are ranked 149th).
Meanwhile, Argyle had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24.2 points) and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They blew past the Elks, posting a 56-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won five matchups by 25 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Watson Bell, who rushed for 79 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries. Obadiah Goble was another key back, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Argyle wouldn't let Burleson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force six fumbles. It was a group effort, with six picking up one apiece. Landon Howald also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Argyle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Grapevine's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Argyle, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Grapevine came up short against Argyle in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 7-0. Will Grapevine have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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