The Newman International Academy Warriors will challenge the Lubbock T Titans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Newman International Academy headed into their last matchup having not scored more than 13 points for eight straight, but Poetry Community Christian let them put that streak behind them. The Warriors' defense stepped up to hand the Pioneer a 50-0 shutout on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Warriors' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 207th, while the Pioneer are ranked 1081st).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lubbock T, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in October. They breezed past Amarillo FFC to the tune of 55-6 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Titans as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Newman International Academy better keep an eye on Jonathan Osborn. He was instrumental in Lubbock T's win, rushing for 55 yards and one touchdown.
Lubbock T didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lane Steele and John Burch. Lubbock T got some further help from Hunter Zavala: he made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss) and defended one pass.
Newman International Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Lubbock T, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
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