Stopping the run is key.
San Marcos (0-9, 0-6 district) closes regular season play in its final road game this week in a rematch of last year’s season finale against New Braunfels Canyon (0-9, 0-6), which ended in a 49-21 loss for the Rattlers at home. Both will look to pick up their first win of the season.
The Cougars come into this game averaging 201.1 rushing yards per game and have four running backs that have over 150 rushing yards on the season. The ground game has been the most important task for the hosts this year, using a committee of running backs, giving each one a chance at a breather and allowing the next to come in and gain some positive yardage. Junior running back Micah Williford has 100-plus rushing games in each of the last three weeks on 5.0 yards per carry.
