Luling is 0-6 against Llano since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Luling Eagles will challenge the Llano Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m.
Luling is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They were dealt a 43-7 loss at the hands of Marion.
Meanwhile, Llano came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Buffaloes with a sharp 34-14 victory. Given the Yellowjackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 454th, while the Buffaloes are ranked 947th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Llano found their leader in underclassman Luke Davis, who threw for 194 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 37 yards. Trey Mote handled things on the ground, rushing for 118 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Llano was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 219 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Llano wouldn't let Florence keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Llano can thank Gavin Hays and Jd Friday for forcing both of them. Hays has been hot recently, having also posted eight or more total tackles the last three times he's played. Another thorn in Florence's side was Carsten Hays, who made 14 total tackles.
Luling's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Llano, their record is now 5-1.
Luling was taken down by Llano 53-13 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point Luling was down 50-7.
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