The Marfa Shorthorns will take on the Sanderson Eagles in a tournament on Saturday. Marfa has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Marfa will bounce into Saturday's game after beating Van Horn, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Marfa strolled past Van Horn with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 34-20. The victory was some much needed relief for the Shorthorns as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Sanderson was beaten by Immanuel Christian 70-39 on Friday.
Marfa's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Sanderson, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Marfa couldn't quite finish off Sanderson in their previous meeting back in December of 2022 and fell 54-51. Can Marfa avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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