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GAME PREVIEW: Jacksboro heads to Peaster
Week three is looking toward some tough action far and wide in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. One of the smaller school's fans want to keep their eyes on this season includes the Peaster Greyhounds. This week, Peaster hosts a second-straight home game, this tmie against Jacksboro. VYPE DFW dives into what fans can expect from these two squads:
Jacksboro Tigers (2-0)
Jacksboro is traveling to Peaster on Friday night looking to continue a hot streak. Putting forth incredible effort already this season, Jacksboro has posted big wins over Breckenridge (57-35) and Boyd (48-45). Riding a high and building off of the strength of previous seasons, the Tigers are bound and determined to continue putting Ws on the board against their non-district opponents.
Led by the likes of Lando Belcher, Cannon Valenzuela, Eric Pizana, Luke Sams, Kaleem Howard, Tyler Mitchell, Ace Walker, Kasey Swan, Hunter Moffit, Jett Davenport, Braxton Brunk, Wade Treadway, and more, this team is built up of athletes who know how to get the ball moving. More than that, the defense holds strong in big moments against their opponents. Jacksboro will look to stop Peaster on Friday.
Peaster Greyhounds (1-1)
Peaster is one of the teams to watch this season. Despite a disappointing 49-9 season-opening loss against Tolar, the Greyhounds have proven their ability to bounce back stronger than ever. Last week, the Greyhounds recorded a dominating 38-7 home opener victory against Fort Worth Castleberry.
As the team lights a fire and continues to grind day in and day out, they look toward big moments on the field. Led by Brayden Gent, Ty Steedley, Lafe Bringman, Kentin Morrow, Murt Stewart, Jeremy Moffitt, Rhett Steen, Cole Kopenhefer, Reese Ragle, Spencer Johnson, and more, this squad has a strong offense that is prepared to make big plays against Jacksboro on Friday night.
What To Expect
Both of these teams have exactly what it takes to stop each other. A strong game IQ paired with driven athletes who are determined to post incredible seasons for their fans, this game is a must-see for those in the area. Both offenses are going to work hard to score early while the defenses are going to be expected to step up and take charge headed into the game. Fans can expect big plays from both of these squads as they battle it out in a non-district showdown. Last season, Jacksboro posted a 48-30 week three victory over Peaster and they'll look to continue defeating the Greyhounds while the Greyhounds look at this matchup as a moment to take back pride against Jacksboro.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. in Peaster.
Friday Night Preview: Fort Worth Castleberry preps for Peaster football
Peaster is hosting week two of Texas High School Football this season and their guests are none other than the Fort Worth Castleberry Lions. As these two teams prepare to face off in a pairing both are hungry for the win on, VYPE DFW dives into the details:
Fort Worth Castleberry Lions (0-1)
Last season, Castleberry posted a disappointing 1-9 overall record (1-6 in district play) with their only victory being a 37-0 shut-out over Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis. This season, the Lions are looking to put the record behind them, regroup, and get busy showcasing the talent their fans know they have. Last week, the Lions hosted Mineral Wells in a 47-14 loss. Despite the loss, Castleberry was able to come away with major takeaways and lessons as they head into week two ready to secure their first victory of the season. Daniel Ortiz, Adrian Arenas, Martin Zapata, Corbett Brown, Cayden Perez, Demetrius Valadez, Carlos Salazar, Alex Veliz, Riley Bentley, and other Lion athletes are steadfast in their drive to succeed on Friday night in Peaster.
Peaster Greyhounds (0-1)
Finishing the season with a 3-7 record last year (2-4 in district play), the Peaster Greyhounds are looking to change their team's trajectory and put forth a better year. Beginning their season with a 49-9 loss against Tolar isn't exactly the way the Greyhounds wanted their week one to go, but the team was able to regroup and prepare for week two with the stamina and unwavering focus necessary to overcome challenges. Fans can look toward athletes like Brayden Gent, Ty Steedley, Lafe Bringman, Kentin Morrow, Jeremy Moffitt, Murt Stewart, Cole Kopenheger, Henry Cipher, Troy Berkins, Jayden Kipers, Wyatt Lacy, and more to make big plays against Castleberry on Friday.
What To Expect
Last season, Peaster posted a shut-out 44-0 victory over Castleberry and will look to do the same this season. The Greyhounds are going to lean into a fast offense with a defense prepared to slow down the Lions. The Lions are looking to shut down an aggressive Peaster offense that is ready for a victory. Fans can expect both of these teams to put forth their best effort on Friday night as both of them are looking to post their first victory of the 2023-24 season.
Kick-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. in Peaster, Texas.