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Friday Night Preview: Pearce travels to Weatherford for Week 2 Showdown
With week one victories in the rearview, Richardson's J.J. Pearce and Weatherford are bracing for a week two battle against each other. Both teams are looking to remain undefeated so far in the 2023-24 football season. VYPE DFW dives into the details:
Richardson J.J. Pearce Mustangs (1-0)
Last season, the Mustangs finished with a 4-6 overall record (4-4 in district play). Looking to get off to a better start this season, the team opened their schedule at home against Wylie where they recorded a close 35-32 victory. Showcasing their talent, drive, and determination, athletes like Ryan Williams, Ray Long, Jack McGarry, Aaron Berardinelli, Presley Harper, Parker Berry, George Fossey, Ryan Dodgen, Zach Simpson, and more have put in the work to be major playmakers this season. The team looks to continue their win-streak on Friday as they travel to Weatherford to take on the Kangaroos.
Weatherford Kangaroos (1-0)
The Weatherford Kangaroos posted a 7-3 overall record (4-3 in district play) last season. Without a playoff appearance, the Kangaroos have been fired up and working hard to get back on track this fall. Traveling to Keller last week, Weatherford posted a convincing 44-19 victory over Keller Central. Geared up for action, athletes like Xavier Holder, Fabian Busane, Asa Dowling, Keats Bohannon, Micah Moore, Samuel Roderick, Bruin Wright, Wyatt Reeves, Peyton Middleton, CJ Thornton, Andrew Groh, William Jordan, Auston Young, and more are ready to bring the heat against Pearce this Friday.
What To Expect
In a revenge match from last season's week two showdown in which Weatherford posted a 41-31 victory over Pearce, the Mustangs are looking to put a stop to the Kangaroo's dominant-style of play. Pearce's defense is going to have to make big plays against Weatherford's offensive effort if they want to pull off a victory in week two this season. Weatherford, showing their ability to easily move the ball through the air as well as rush for gains, has what it takes to pull away quickly if the Mustangs are unable to shut them down quickly.
Kick-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. at Weatherford Kangaroo Stadium.
PREVIEW: Argyle prepares for greatness
Ranked in the top 10 of the VYPE DFW 5A Preseason Football Rankings, Argyle is ready to get back on track and show the rest of the DFW area what Argyle Eagles football is all about. VYPE dives into what fans can expect from this group this season!
REWIND
Last season, Argyle posted an incredible 14-1 overall record with an undefeated 6-0 district record to finish at the top of their district. Opening the season strong against non-district opponents like Melissa (37-18), Lucas Lovejoy (56-49), Grapevine (31-15), and Montgomery (41-20), the team headed into district play on a high. Posting big victories in district over Frisco Memorial (51-13), Lake Dallas (30-14), Frisco Emerson (24-10), and more, fans could tell that this team was in it for the long haul.
Entering playoffs ready to strike, the Eagles took down Fort Worth Wyatt (63-0), Wichita Falls Rider (7-0), Grapevine (44-27), and Abilene Wylie (35-28) before falling in a respectable match against eventual back-to-back state champions South Oak Cliff.
LOOKING AHEAD
Devon Owen, Will Krzysiak, Garrett Westrom, Jake Krekeler, Colton Roquemore, Will Hodson, Lane Stewart, Micah Roberts, Luke Lane, and other Eagle athletes are geared up and ready to put their hard work to the test this season. Determined to get further than last year and ready to make waves, Argyle can be expected to be a dominant force in the DFW area this Fall.
The team opens their schedule against Melissa on the road on Friday, August 25th where they can be expected to put up a big fight. This game is going to be incredible and one fans aren't going to want to miss. The rest of their non-district schedule will feature Lucas Lovejoy, Grapevine, and Montgomery before the team opens district play against Frisco Memorial at home in September.