Navasota Rattlers (2-1) at Hargrave Falcons (3-0)

Friday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Falcon stadium, 25437 Willy Lane, Huffman, Texas

Last week: Navasota 63, Mexia Black Cats 21; Hargrave 38, Bridge City 2;

2021: Navasota: at Wharton (W) 49-0; vs Sealy (L) 40-30); at Mexia (W) 63-21; Hargrave: vs Liberty (W) 28-0; at Concordia Lutheran (W) 49-0; at Bridge City (W) 38-2);

Previous Matchups: Navasota leads series 4-1; 2020: Hargrave (W) 12-0; 2017: Navasota (W) 54-13; 2016: Navasota (W) 28-21; 2011: Navasota (W) 44-3; 2010: Navasota (W) 43-26;

Key Players: Navasota quarterback Ja’mar Jessie accounted for five touchdowns in the Rattlers win over Mexia. Hargrave quarterback Luke Thomas and wide receiver Tyler Wilkins are a potent duo.

Key Matchup: Navasota defensive backs against Hargrave receivers. Navasota will be tested in the secondary again in this game, but the Rattlers young defenders are strengthening each week.

Next Week: Yoakum at Navasota; Hargrave at La Marque