Connally and Lorena are an even 3-3 against one another since October of 2014, but not for long. The Connally Cadets will venture away from home to challenge the Lorena Leopards at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Connally is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.1 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Connally came up short against Robinson and fell 42-29.
Connally might have lost, but man, Jamarion Vincent was a machine: he threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Lorena posted their closest win since September 22, 2023 on Friday. They skirted past Gatesville 21-19.
Caleb Carrizales was the offensive standout of the match as he picked up 165 receiving yards.
Connally has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Lorena, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Connally has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 277.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lorena struggles in that department as they've been averaging 178.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Connally beat Lorena 34-24 in their previous meeting back in October of 2019. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Lorena's Bradley Lina, who rushed for 33 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 201 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Connally to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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