The Midlothian Panthers will square off against the Ennis Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Midlothian is leaving town to face Ennis after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Midlothian had to suffer through a 40-7 loss at the hands of Cedar Hill. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 98th, while the Longhorns are ranked 14th).
Meanwhile, Ennis had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by Waxahachie on the road and fell 42-14. The loss continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Indians: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite their defeat, Ennis saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. LAMARION MCGOWAN, who picked up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. GRACEN HARRIS also helped out with an impressive 96 receiving yards.
Midlothian strolled past Ennis when the teams last played back in August of 2023 by a score of 32-17. The rematch might be a little tougher for Midlothian since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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