In a very close and exciting homecoming game, the Brownwood Lions and head coach Chuck Howard won their first game of the season against a determined Snyder Tigers 46-43.
In the first quarter, the Lions came up with two scoring drives along with a 2-point conversion to start the game with a 15 point lead.
In the second half it was a back and forth game with 8 touchdowns between both teams. Four of these touchdowns were made in the last three minutes of the game, as both teams were determined to win.
Brownwood managed to get the last score of the game during the last 38 seconds, securing a 3 point victory.
Howard stated that he was very proud of the team and how they played and never gave up.
“I’m so proud of these kids. They had every opportunity to throw in the towel but our kids fought,” said Howard.
He explained that the coaches have been telling the team that they have to believe in themselves and in their teammates. This week they did just that and it paid off.
“They found a way to do it and I’m so proud of them,” said Howard.
The team played with an intensity that hasn’t been seen all season according to Howard.
“They played with more intensity and passion, with more intensity,” said Howard. “They tackled better and made it more difficult for them (Snyder). They found some confidence.”
Howard stated that he has always known the team had potential to win.
“I see the team, how they are and how we can be,” said Howard. “They have to have confidence and believe in themselves, we’re going to get where we need to be.”
Execution was key and the team converted several crucial downs to help them secure the win.
“We had 3rd and 1 and a 4th and 1, and tonight we made them,” said a proud Howard. “A lot of the guys had a great night and I’m proud of that.”
In looking toward the game against Wylie next Friday, Howard stated that Wylie Head Coach Hugh Sandifer has a great program as always this year, but that the Lions will be ready.
“We’re going to prepare well, work hard and try to find a way to win,” said Howard.
The Lions go into next week’s road game against Abilene Wylie with a 1-2 record.
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Scoring Drives
1Q
9:35 7-0 Isaac Sanchez carries for 8 yards for the touchdown, completing the 43 yard drive in
three plays in just 39 seconds. Abraham Oviedo makes the extra point.
1:51 13-0 Connor Howard makes a 7 yard carry completing a 38 yard pass play for the touchdown
in 9 plays for an 80 yard drive taking 4 minutes 45 seconds.
15-0 Kaimon Ontiveros follows up with a 2 point conversion.
2Q
10:22 15-7 SHS QB Skillet Rinehart makes a 17 yard carry for a touchdown, completing an 8 play
67 yard drive
6:30 18-7 BHS kicker Oviedo makes a 23 yard field goal completing the 51 yard drive in
9 plays.
0:18 18-13 In a screen pass SHS’s Felix Martinez made a 40 yard carry completing the 94 yard drive
in just 1:13.
3Q
7:23 18-22 Rinehart makes a 5 yard carry for a touchdown for SHS.
7:08 24-22 BHS’s Brian Johnson answers with a 94 yard kickoff return. The extra point is no good.
4:44 24-29 SHS’s D’Vincent Allison made a 5 yard run for the touchdown, completing an 8 play drive
for 59 yards.
4Q
11:35 30-29 Howard makes a 54 yard reception for the touchdown.
32-29 Howard makes the catch for a 2 point conversion.
3:40 32-36 Hunter Ward of SHS makes a 37 yard reception for a touchdown.
2:00 39-36 A slant pass to Howard for 9 yards completes the 56 yard drive in 5 plays. The extra
point is good.
1:41 39-43 Allison makes a 42 yard run for the touchdown completing the 57 yard drive in 2 plays in
just 19 seconds. The extra point is good.
0:38 46-43 A 1 yard plunge results in a touchdown by Bruitron, completing the 66 yard drive in 3 plays in just 1:03.
The Lions held the Tigers and took a knee to end the game, securing their homecoming win.
Statistics
BHS SHS
Total yards 466 440
Rushing yards 43 278
Passing yards 423 176
1st Downs 24 27
Punts 1/39 yards 2/28 yards
Turn overs 2 fumbles 3 fumbles
Penalties 7/61 yards 2/28 yards
Keesee: Threw 26/35 for 423 yards Rinehart: 11/16 for 176 yards
Howard: 8 catches for 200 yards and 3 TDs Allison: 132 yards rushing
Bruitron: 4 catches for 45 yards
