The Thrall Tigers picked up 471 total rushing yards over the Schulenburg Shorthorns, dominating 41-20 on the road Friday, Oct. 9 Thrall Junior running- back Mason Rodriguez ran the ball 16 times for 209 yards and two touchdowns, and senior Tiger running- back Ty Matthews ran the ball 10 times for 145 yards and two endzone touches.

Senior quarterback Weston Smiley went 3 of 6 for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns with six rushes for 71 yards.

This is a change from their previous meeting in 2023, where the Shorthorns sent Thrall home on a 42-35 defeat.