The George West Longhorns and the Mathis Pirates entered Friday’s showdown both undefeated and both committed to the slot-T offense. But while each side brought energy, it was George West who executed with precision — and Mathis who saw its chances slip away with costly mistakes. FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER WEEK 2: George West 33 - Mathis 15

Mathis struck first after a Longhorns fumble on their opening drive. Pirate defender Samuel Skipper scooped up the loose ball and returned it for a defensive touchdown, putting Mathis up 7-0.

That early momentum quickly faded. George West quarterback Jaxxson Alaniz found senior Spencer Lee on a short pass that Lee turned into six, putting the Longhorns in front 8-7. They followed it up with another score to stretch the lead to 14-7.

From there, the Longhorn

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