Football previews
MADISONVILLE MUSTANGS (1-0) AT NAVASOTA RATTLERS (0-1) Friday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Rattler Stadium, 1 Rattler Drive, Navasota, TX. 77868 *First Responders Night*
LAST WEEK
Madisonville 24, Diboll 14; Navarro 34, Navasota 8.
2022 RESULTS
Navasota (6-4, 3-3) fifth place in District 124ADivision I. Missed playoffs; Madisonville (8-5, 3-1) second place in District 11-4A Division 2. Lost to Silsbee in regional finals.
PREVIOUS MATCHUPS
Navasota leads the series 10-4, 2022: Navasota (W) 27-21 (OT); 2019: Madisonville (W) 43-21, 2018: Madisonville (W) 48-14; 2013: Navasota (W) 49-0; 2012: Navasota (W) 38-0; 2011: Navasota (W) 40-7; 2010: Navasota (W) 35-14; 2009: Navasota (W) 21-16; 2008: Navasota (W) 54-21; 2007: Madisonville (W) 28-14; 2006: Madisonville (W) 42-18; 1990: Navasota (W) 14-2; 1962: Navasota (W) 20-0; 1959: Navasota (W) 24-0.
KEYS TO THE GAME
Navasota is coming off a tough loss to Navarro where they faced a physical run attack. The Rattlers will need to adjust to a balanced attack from Madisonville this week. Navasota needs to ignite its offense as well beginning with their rushing attack. Both teams need to limit turnovers.
NEXT WEEK
Fairfield at Madisonville, Navasota at Bellville.
DANBURY PANTHERS (0-1) AT ANDERSON-SHIRO OWLS (1-1) *Homecoming 2023*
Friday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.
Owl Stadium, 1345 FM 149, Anderson, TX. 77830
LAST WEEK
Louise 26, Danbury 0; Anderson-Shiro 28, Hearne 6.
2022 RESULTS
Danbury (1-9, 0-6) seventh place in District 14-3A Division 2. Missed playoffs. Anderson-Shiro (7-5, 3-3) fourth place in District 12-3A Division II. Lost in bi-district playoffs.
Previous Matchups: Anderson-Shiro won the only meeting between these two teams with a 12-9 win in 2022.
KEYS TO THE GAME
Anderson-Shiro is improved on both sides of the ball in 2023. The Owls will have a big week full of homecoming festivities, but they must remain focused on the game at hand. If they can do that then they have the ability to improve to 2-0.
NEXT WEEK
Bay Area Christian at Danbury, Anderson- Shiro at Snook.
NORMANGEE PANTHERS (0-1) AT IOLA BULLDOGS (1-0) Friday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. Bulldog Stadium, 22771 FM 244, Iola TX. 77861 *2023 Home Opener*
LAST WEEK
Bremond 59, Normangee 6; Iola 24, Snook 7.
2022 RESULTS
Normangee (0-9, 0-5) sixth place in District 12-2A Division 1. Missed playoffs. Iola (2-9, 1-4) fifth place in District 13-2A Division II. Missed playoffs.
PREVIOUS MATCHUPS
Iola leads the series 33-24. 2021: Normangee (W) 51-14; 2019: Iola (W) 32-29, 2018: Normangee (W) 13-26; 2015: Normangee (W) 30-12; 2014: Iola (W) 57-12; 2011: Normangee (W) 50-14, 2010: Normangee (W) 28-22.
KEYS TO THE GAME
Iola has the opportunity to open the season 2-0. In week one the Bulldogs showed the ability to run and pass under new head coach Rex Sharp. If the Bulldogs continue improve offensively, they can pick up the win.
NEXT WEEK
Chilton at Normangee, Lovelady at Iola.