The Sanford-Fritch Eagles will face off against the Shamrock Irish at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Sanford-Fritch will face Shamrock after dropping another heartbreaker against Tulia on Friday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within 3.1 3.1 points of beating them. Sanford-Fritch came up short against Tulia, falling 33-13. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Meanwhile, Shamrock didn't have done well against Vega recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Shamrock skirted past Vega 14-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Irish have posted since September 22, 2023.
Philip Cook was the offensive standout of the match as he threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 79 yards.
Shamrock wouldn't let Vega keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Gunnar Teran, Josh Whittington, and Michael Reyes picked up one apiece.
Sanford-Fritch now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Shamrock, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Sanford-Fritch came up short against Shamrock when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 42-32. Will Sanford-Fritch have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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