BANGS – After rallying from 11 points at halftime last week to claim their first victory of 2025, the Bangs Dragons look to even their overall record and begin a win streak as they host the Abilene TLCA Eagles for homecoming. Trailing 14-3 a halftime last week, Bangs emerged with a 31-26 victory over Grape Creek, flipping the script from the 2024 where the Dragons witnessed a four-touchdown half lead evaporate in a 38-27 defeat. “Turnovers are hard to come by, some any time you get multiple turnovers you expect to win the game. Offensively this season, the Eagles are led by quarterback Tyler Johnston (6 of 20 for 95 yards, TD) Manuel Rios (5 of 15 for 74 yards, TD; 4-84, TD receiving), who has seen time at both quarterback and receiver, running backs Ezequiel Saldana (84 rushing yards) and Johnny Zapata (59 rushing yards) and receiver Andraes Collins (3-72). Defensively, Bangs surrenders 30 points and 328 yards – 175 passing and 153 rushing – on average, with five takeaways this season.