Hamshire-Fannett hasn't had much luck against Silsbee recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. Hamshire-Fannett will be strutting in after a victory while Silsbee will be coming in after a loss.
Last Friday, Hamshire-Fannett strolled past Stafford with points to spare, taking the game 31-14. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Longhorns' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 174th, while the Spartans are ranked 401st).
Meanwhile, Silsbee lost 37-16 to Hitchcock last Friday.
Hamshire-Fannett will have to contain Jacaleb Johnson as he made an impact in Silsbee's last game. He rushed for 77 yards and one TD, and also threw for 125 yards and one touchdown.
Silsbee's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Hamshire-Fannett, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Hamshire-Fannett has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 203.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Silsbee struggles in that department as they've been averaging 170 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Hamshire-Fannett took their victory against Silsbee in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 35-14 score. In that game, the Longhorns amassed a halftime lead of 21-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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