Midland had won three straight home games dating back to last season and Stroman Bridges did his part to make it four on Friday. The Midland Bulldogs came out on top against the San Angelo Central Bobcats by a score of 56-47 thanks in part to Bridges, who rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023.
Bridges was just one part of a punishing run game: Midland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 624 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Midland's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for San Angelo Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Midland will head out on the road to face off against Midland Legacy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Midland knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Midland Legacy likes a good challenge. As for San Angelo Central, they will be playing at home against Odessa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Angelo Central is facing Odessa at the right time seeing as Odessa is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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