The Brownwood Lions defeated the Springtown Porcupines 30-7 Friday night on the road with a memorable second half performance. The Lions were able to keep Springtown scoreless in the second half and outscore them with 27 unanswered points.
Brownwood High School Head Football Coach Chuck Howard stated that the team was ready to take on the Porcupines after a good week of practice and mental preparation. This first ever matchup between the two teams was a very fast paced, hard fought game.
“I want to see the team improving on a weekly basis, in effort, execution on both offense and defense, and eliminating penalties,” said Howard going into the game and knowing that Springfield was a team that plays hard and had many players that were running threats.
Although Springtown got the first score of the game, which would also be their only touchdown, the Lions managed to get a field goal before the half. During halftime the team regrouped and came out very strong in the third quarter.
“You win football games on the front lines of both sides of the ball,” said Howard before the game, and that is just what the Lions focused on in the second half. Defense had a very strong game and offense was able to execute some great plays.
“We made some adjustments at the half and started executing well,” said Howard. “I’m proud of our kids; they are playing extremely hard and becoming opportunistic.”
Howard stated that despite some injuries, the team has learned to play with depth, as starters face injuries, the team has trained to step up to the challenge.
“I’m really proud of them. They have learned the next man up has to play and play well, that is our expectation,” said Howard. “They played well, I’m proud of them for stepping in and playing well.”
Brownwood’s district is one of the toughest in the state, with only four district games, three of these opponents are ranked in the top 10 of 4A teams in the state. Howard explained that the Lions are ready for the challenges ahead.
“We have our work cut out for us (in district play),” Howard stated. “We’re going to take it like we have done all year, one game at a time.”
The Lions will face Stephenville at 7:30 p.m. next Friday at Gordon Wood Stadium in their first district game. Howard stated that Stephenville is a great football team with many players that are threats, but that the Lions are preparing for the challenge.
“I guarantee by Friday, we’ll be ready to play,” said Howard. “There’s a great rivalry between the teams, it’s great for football, for Stephenville and Brownwood. Both teams are going to come out strong.”
He added that district games have a great meaning and add even more to the game. To the fans that traveled to Springtown, Howard stated that he was thankful and urged them to continue to support the Lions.
“I’m grateful for the players, proud of the way they are playing and their commitment to our program,” said Howard.
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Scoring Plays:
Q1 Scoreless quarter.
Q2
0-7 10:18 Springtown’s Dillon Springfield dives in a 6 yard run for the TD completing a 9 play 84 yard drive in just 3:26. The extra point was good.
3-7 1:56 BHS’s Abraham Oviedo makes the 33 yard field goal capping a 9 play drive in 2:56.
Q3
10-7 10:02 A 30-yard kickoff return by BHS’s Crystan Wright set up the drive ending with Diaz making a 9 yard run for the touchdown. This completed a 4 play 30 yard drive in 1:58. Oviedo made the extra point.
12-7 Springfield inside the end zone gets pressured and goes to pass, which was nearly intercepted, and was called for intentional grounding, resulting in a safety for Brownwood.
20-7 4:35 BHS’s Harvey Price makes an 18 yard run for the touchdown on 4th and inches. Then Oviedo makes the 2 point conversion.
27-7 2:33 Connor Howard makes a 54 yard reception, setting up the drive. Two plays later, Hayden Day makes the 5 yard reception for the touchdown.
Q4
30-7 2:32 Oviedo makes the final score with a 24 yard field goal.
Statistics:
———————————————————————–BHS—————————SHS———-
Total Yards 254 322 (only 82 in the 2nd half)
Rushing Yards 117 139
Passing Yards 137 183
1st Downs 12 16
Punts 3/47.3 yards 4/38.5 yards
Turnovers 1 pick 2 fumbles, 1 pick
Penalties 10/110 yards 11/105 yards
Individuals:
BHS
Bertrand 11/16, 137 yards passing, 1 TD and a pick.
Price 64 yards rushing, 1 catch
Brandon Diaz 52 yards rushing
Cory Richardson 4 catches
Connor Howard 1 catch
Riley Gregory 2 catches
Bruce Sterling 1 catch
Brandon Day 1 catch
SHS
Springfield 11/18, 176 passing, and a pick.
Chesney 1/1
Snow 102 yards rushing
Hererra 6 catches
