Whitesboro lost against Pottsboro back in November of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bearcats fell 32-24 to the Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 538th, while the Cardinals are ranked 152nd).
Justin Knight
| 10/03/25 @ Life Oak Cliff | 197 |
| 09/05/25 vs Bells | 118 |
| 11/07/25 vs Pottsboro | 110 |
| 10/24/25 vs A Plus Academy | 104 |
| 08/29/25 @ North Lamar | 104 |
| + 5 more games |
Despite the defeat, Whitesboro saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Justin Knight rushed for 110 yards and two scores. Knight is becoming a predictor of the Bearcats' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 4-2 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Whitesboro has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.5 points over those games. As for Pottsboro, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Whitesboro and Pottsboro are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Bearcats will head out to face off against Whitney at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Whitesboro will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last five games. As for Pottsboro, they will welcome Maypearl at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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