freshmenvsmanorarticle2The Brownwood Lions Freshman football teams faced the Graham Steers on the road Thursday with a couple of close games.

The Freshman Maroon team led for most of the game but were edged out in the 4th quarter with a final score of 18-20.

Freshman scoring drives included Slate Miller (QB) to Cooper Howey (WR) with a 42 yard touchdown pass in the 1st Quarter.  Slate Miller (QB) connected to Bryce Vickers (WR) for a  23 yard touchdown pass in the 2nd.  Newt Harrell (RB) with the 8 yard touchdown run in 3rd Quarter.

Key defensive plays were when Michael Westerman (DE) forced a fumble and recovered it in 1st Quarter.  Zane McCoy (DB) with a fumble recovery in the 2nd Quarter, and Cameron Deal (DB) catching a interception in the 2nd Quarter.

Brownwood Freshman Maroon Offensive Standouts:

  • Slate Miller (QB)
  • Bryce Vickers (WR)
  • Newt Harrell (RB)
  • Payton Lee (OL)
  • Kevin Hobbs(OL)

Brownwood Freshman Maroon Defensive Standouts:

  • Michael Westerman (DE)
  • Zane McCoy (DB)
  • Dylan Martin (DB)
  • Cameron Deal (DB)
  • Cooper Howey (DB)
  • Caleb Wilbourne (DT)

The Freshman Maroon Lions go to an overall record of 4-4 with 1-2 in district.  Freshman play their next game next Thursday, October 29 vs. Sweetwater Freshman at Gordon Wood Stadium at 5:30 PM.

The Freshman White team was also edged out by Graham with a score of 16-20.

Brownwood Freshman White Offensive Standouts:

  • William Murray (RB) – 1 Rushing Touchdown
  • Irish Cooper (QB) – 1 Rushing Touchdown
  • Tim Murphy (WR)
  • Demarcus Whinery (WR)

Brownwood Freshman White Defensive Standouts:

  • Steven Frias (LB)
  • Eusebio Castillo (DT)

Their next game is next Thursday, October 29 vs. Abilene Wylie Freshman B Team at Gordon Wood Stadium at 4 PM.