The Gorman Panthers will play host again on Friday to welcome the Bryson Cowboys, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Gorman is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They put the hurt on Rising Star with a sharp 42-20 win on Friday.
It was another big night for Nathan Rodriguez, who rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 112.2 rushing yards per game. Garrett Blakney got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Gorman's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. That's the most rushing yards Rodriguez has posted since back in October of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Gorman was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 352 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bryson earned a 56-44 victory over Woodson on Friday.
Gorman's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Bryson, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Gorman was dealt a bruising 59-14 loss at the hands of Bryson when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Gorman avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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