Kermit hadn't done well against Brownfield recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Kermit Yellow Jackets took down the Brownfield Cubs 33-18. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Yellow Jackets as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kermit was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 282 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Kermit's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB nine times. The heavy lifting was done by Gabriel Lujan and Avondre Scott-Marsh, who racked up five sacks between them. Scott-Marsh is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least nine every time he's taken the field this season.
Kermit's win bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Brownfield, they dropped their record down to 0-10 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Kermit will challenge Bushland at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Brownfield, they will take on Shallowater at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shallowater will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Brownfield surely won't give up without a fight.
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