Football Recap: Anderson Trojans vs. Lockhart Lions
Anderson came tearing into Friday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 57-14 victory over the Lockhart Lions. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 31 points or more this season.
Anderson got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ed Small out in front who picked up 240 receiving yards and four touchdowns. What's more, Small also racked up seven rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September of 2023. Benjamin Hatcher also helped out as he racked up 134 receiving yards.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Nathaniel Gonzales, who rushed for 126 yards. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Gonzales posted at least 103 rushing yards in the third games prior. Gage Deutsch also helped out with an impressive 89 receiving yards.
Anderson pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.7 points per game. As for Lockhart, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Anderson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 38-9 loss against Weiss on the 8th. As for Lockhart, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 63-0 defeat against A&M Consolidated on the 8th.
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