The Lexington Eagles will challenge the Blanco Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Blanco is hoping to do what Thrall couldn't last Friday: put an end to Lexington's winning streak, which now stands at seven games. Lexington blew past Thrall, posting a 70-7 victory on the road. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lexington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kase Evans led the charge by throwing for 224 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes. Evans is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another pass catcher making a difference was Mason Biehle, who gained 97 total yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Blanco duked it out withThrall on Friday. Blanco took their game at home with ease, bagging a 51-21 win over Thrall. With the Panthers ahead 38-14 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Lexington's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Blanco, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Lexington strolled past Blanco in their previous matchup back in October of 2017 by a score of 35-20. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Blanco's Kelby Cox, who rushed for 68 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 144 yards on nine of 20 attempts. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Lexington to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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