The Comanche Indians will head out to take on the Sweetwater Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Comanche has given up an average of 37.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Comanche managed to slip by Jim Ned the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Comanche was outmatched by Jim Ned and fell 56-3. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, Comanche couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Sweetwater never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy 69-0. The high-scoring effort was just what the Mustangs needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Comanche better keep an eye on Caiden Ortiz. He was instrumental in Sweetwater's win, throwing for 126 yards and six touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes. What's more, Ortiz racked up 152.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Nick Avila was in the mix as well, providing Sweetwater with two TDs.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Sweetwater's defense and their three sacks. In that department, Talan Lujan was the leader with two. Another thorn in San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy's side was Rohyn Price, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The defeat snapped Comanche's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record. As for Sweetwater, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Comanche has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sweetwater struggles in that department as they've been averaging 154.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Comanche lost to Sweetwater on the road by a decisive 27-13 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Indians avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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