Sudan is 8-1 against Plains since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Sudan Hornets will face off against the Plains Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Sudan will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Vega, who they hadn't topped in three consecutive meetings. Sudan was the clear victor by a 41-20 margin over Vega last Friday. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 34-14.
It was another big night for Jaibryn Ornelas, who picked up 218 receiving yards and four touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 119.5 receiving yards per game.
Meanwhile, the third road match was the charm for Plains, as they earned their first road win of the season. They breezed by Crosbyton on the road to the tune of 57-30 on Friday. The Cowboys' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gavin Broome was his usual excellent self, rushing for 135 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 221 yards and five touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards. Jeremiah Gonzales was in the mix as well, providing Plains with two touchdowns.
Plains wouldn't let Crosbyton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Plains can thank Blake Wilson and Jonathan Badillo for forcing both of them. Badillo also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 15.
The win got Sudan back to even at 2-2. As for Plains, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Sudan didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Plains in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, but they still walked away with a 47-42 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Plains' Tyler Vargas, who threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Sudan to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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