The Brownwood Lions defeated the Burkburnett Bulldogs 51-8 in a 7:00 p.m. game on the road Friday night.
Burkburnett started out quickly scoring a touchdown and a two point conversion in the first drive of the game but were dominated the rest of the game by the Lions’ unanswered 51 points.
Brownwood High School Head Football Coach Chuck Howard stated that he was pleased of the Lions’ effort and win.
“These kids came to this game and played extremely hard,” said Howard. “Good things happen when you play hard.”
Howard stated that the team made some adjustments and were successful the rest of the game after Burkburnett’s touchdown.
“We came out emotionally ready and were ready to play some Brownwood Lions football,” Howard said.
With the score so steady, many players who usually don’t get the chance to take the field had their turn against Burkburnett. Backup quarterback McLane Moore made his first completed pass in a game as a Brownwood Lion for 28 yards.
“These are great kids, it’s good to see them all get out on the field,” said Howard.
Although the game went well and the Lions secured a solid win, Coach Howard stated there were still things that need to be refined before next week’s game against the Porcupines at Springtown, especially penalties.
“Springtown is an extremely good football team like Liberty Hill and Graham. They are well prepared and have a lot of talent,” said Howard. “We need to be ready to play when we get there.”
Howard thanked the fans that made the 3 hour trip to Burkburnett Friday night. He explained that he purposely planned a few distant games to get the team ready for lengthy travel to games because he expects to make the playoffs.
“I want the kids to be ready to play on the road with some long trips,” said Howard.
He encouraged fans to attend the game next week in Springtown, Texas. The game will kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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Scoring Plays
Q1
9:49 0-8 In Burkburnett’s first possession, Marquis Askew-Betts makes an 18 yard rushing touchdown completing the 6 play 77 yard drive in 2:11. Burkburnett gets a 2 point conversion.
Q2
9:38 8-8 Brandon Diaz makes a 33 yard run for the touchdown (the first of three he would make in this game). Grant Lewis made the 2 point conversion for the Lions bringing the game to a tie.
8:07 15-8 After a fumble recovery by BHS’s Cryston Wright, the fourth play of the possession Riley Gregory made a 6 yard pass play for the touchdown. The two point conversion got called back for a penalty, but Abraham Oviedo gets an extra point.
6:10 22-8 After an Aaron Jimenez interception and a 39 yard return, Diaz makes a 3 yard touchdown run for the Lions. Oviedo scores the extra point.
5:02 29-8 Following a fumble recovery by Grant Lewis, Harvey Price makes a 4 yard rushing touchdown, followed by another two point conversion which was called back because of a penalty, but Oviedo again makes the extra point.
Q3
11:46 37-8 In the opening drive of the second half, BHS’s Connor Howard makes a 92 yard kickoff return for the touchdown. Lewis makes the two point conversion, completing a 55 yard drive in 10 plays.
7:10 44-8 Triston Duque makes a 26 yard rushing touchdown followed by the Oviedo extra point.
1:04 51-8 Diaz makes a 5 yard rushing touchdown completing a 50 yard drive in 7 plays. Oviedo makes the extra point.
Q4
Remained scoreless as the Lions played hard, running down the clock and taking the knee twice before the ending the game in a classy way, at Burkburnett’s 4 yard line.
Statistics
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Total Yards 371 262
Rushing Yards 261 213
Passing Yards 90 49
1st Downs 17 15
Turnovers 0 3 in second quarter
Penalties 11/105 yards 4/40 yards
Punts 3/43.8 average 3/32.6 yards
QB Colt Bertrand 9/15 for 90 yards and 1 TD QB Bryan Lewis 7/18 for 49 yards and 1 pick
QB McLane Moore 1/1 for 28 yards
