Fossil Ridge's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 31-16 victory over the Granbury Pirates. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Malaki Lockhart was a one-man wrecking crew for Fossil Ridge as he rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 108 yards on 13 of 25 attempts. Lockhart's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Fossil Ridge also got a significant boost from Draylon Galloway Jr., who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Fossil Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted was before the start of last season.
Fossil Ridge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Granbury, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Fossil Ridge will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Aledo at 7:00 p.m. Aledo's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Fossil Ridge's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Granbury, they will head out to take on Ryan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ryan will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Granbury surely won't give up without a fight.
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