After only ten points in their last matchup, Flour Bluff made sure to put some points up on the board against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial on Friday. The Hornets walked away with a 31-20 win over the Eagles. For the Hornets, this counts as revenge for the 36-33 victory the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2024.

Samuel Smith produced another solid effort rushing for 143 yards and three touchdowns. Lucian Cruz was another key player, having thrown for 287 yards and onetouchdown.

Flour Bluff’s run defense was locked in: Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial could only muster 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Anthony Mimms for the heroic effort on defense: he. Flour Bluff’s ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.3.

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Flour Bluff’s defense didn’t let Anthony Winans, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Mimms was the leader with two. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with ten.

Despite the loss, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial still got an impressive performance from Andrew Charlebois, who picked up 116 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 54 yards and one TD. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 69 yards.

Flour Bluff’s record is now 9-1. As for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, they moved to 7-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Flour Bluff will square off against McAllen at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Hornets surely won’t give up without a fight. As for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, they will head out on the road to take on Vela at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Sabercats’ defense has only allowed 9.3 points per game this season, so the Eagles’ offense will have their work cut out for them.

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