Football Recap: Leander Lions vs. Hendrickson Hawks
Leander's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Hendrickson Hawks 42-21. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mason Montgomery was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 102 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5passing. Another player making a difference was Zane Wooldridge, who picked up 161 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Leander was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 315 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Leander wouldn't let Hendrickson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jake Bridwell was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
The victory got Leander back to even at 1-1. As for Hendrickson, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Leander will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Del Valle on Friday. As for Hendrickson, they will head out to take on Hays at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
