The Rockwall Yellowjackets will challenge the Royse City Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Royse City is facing Rockwall at the wrong time: Rockwall suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a blow against the Panthers, falling 70-17. The Yellowjackets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-17.
Rockwall might have lost, but man, Aj Hatcher was a machine: he rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Royse City earned a 35-25 win over Weatherford on Friday. That's two games straight that the Bulldogs have won by exactly ten points.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Royse City's defense and their three sacks. In that department, Ethan Likezo was the leader with two. Billy Jones was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 18 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Rockwall's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2. As for Royse City, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Rockwall has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 228 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Royse City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 182.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Rockwall took their win against Royse City when the teams last played back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 63-37. Does Rockwall have another victory up their sleeve, or will Royse City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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