This Friday at 7pm in La Porte the 3-1 La Porte Bulldogs will face off against the 0-4 Baytown Sterling Rangers in the first game of district 21-5A play.
La Porte is coming off a big 52-14 win over Brazoswood last week in their final pre-district tune up and look to start off district with a bang this week.
Baytown Sterling starts the season 0-4 and has lost 19 consecutive games with two of those coming against the Bulldogs. The Rangers fell last week to Clear Creek 33-7. However, don't overlook the Rangers as La Porte barely squeaked out a 14-13 game last season after Sterling went for two at the end instead of tying it.
The Rangers defense has struggled mightily through four games, giving up 34 points per game. The run defense has given up 260 yards per game on average. Against Clear Creek some improvement was shown against the run, however they allowed 260 yards through the air against the Wildcats. Senior Cornerback Marquis Mitchell has one interception on the season.
The Bulldogs defense got back to business last week against Brazoswood after being hurt by the pass the two previous games. La Porte held the Buccaneers to 89 yards on 26 attempts to pass. Against the run the Bulldogs have allowed 123 yards per game. Sterling will be running and running this week.
Baytown Sterling's option offense has had some success on the ground with running backs Elijah Chenier (206 yards) and Sophomore Dajuan Hill (168 yards). Quarterback Archie Moyers will be leading the offense in the triple option attack. Senior Receiver Richard Zeno (6'3") provides a big target whenever the ball is thrown his way.
La Porte's offense mixed the pass and run effectively against Brazoswood and will try to do the same this week. Junior Quarterback Jordan Jackson (330 yards, 6 touchdowns) leads the passing attack. Meanwhile on the ground Senior Keith Whitely (439 yards, 2tds) and Junior Jonathan Lewis (464 all purpose yards, 6 tds) lead the way. Lewis also leads the team in receiving yards with Senior Jahvey Marks and Sophomore Britt Grant Close behind.
To avoid a close game like last season's contest, La Porte must limit the turnovers and penalties. It will be homecoming this week so everyone come out and support LPHS!
Last week was what they needed. Great game. Now is when they will hit there stride and begin the quest for another district title
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They seem to be turning it around, but they have been inconsistent week to week. Hope they can put together two good games in a row this week!
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