RPAC Rundown Featured Matchup Preview: Paxton @ Southwest
On Friday, October 9, 2026 Southwest will host Paxton for a battle on the football field. Let's dive into the matchup.
We begin with Paxton, as they are 2-3 this season. They have lost their last three games. They have several impactful players on their roster. The Tigers rely on the pass game to succeed on offense. They average 134.6 yards passing per game. Sophomore quarterback Keegan Florom has 660 passing yards and 10 touchdowns and completes passes at a 58% clip. Senior Tyler Markussen leads the team in rushing with 296 yards and seven touchdowns.
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On defense, Jesse Connick leads the team with 41 tackles. Sophomore Judah Griffith has been excellent at rushing the passer this season. He has already recorded six sacks this year.
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The Southwest Roughriders enter this game with a record of three and two, and they have lost two straight. Southwest relies heavily on the ground game, averaging 230 rushing yards this season. Senior Deric Kelley has been the go-to option on offense. He has 508 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Sophomore Connor Weaver has 266 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
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On defense, watch two sophomores, Brody Hammond, and Bo Truksa make a lot of plays for the Southwest Roughriders.
This game could be very competitive, as both squads look to keep their playoff hopes alive and get back on the winning side.
