Football Recap: Ayomide Falana Leads Denton's Defense on Friday

By Team Reports Oct 15, 2024, 7:53am

Football Recap: Denton Broncos vs. Birdville Hawks

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Denton lost against Birdville back in October of 2019, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Denton Broncos received a blow as they fell 37-19 to the Birdville Hawks. The Broncos haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

Although Denton took the loss, they still got scores from Tro'Mario Allen and Terrance Lopez.

Even if they lost, Denton's defensive line still kept up the pressure with seven sacks. Leading the way was Ayomide Falana with two. Another thorn in Birdville's side was Da'Vontae Burnett, who picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).

Zach Wells was a one-man wrecking crew for Birdville as he threw for 161 yards and four touchdowns. Mark Hicks was Wells' top target, picking up 42 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Denton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Birdville, they moved to 3-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Denton will welcome Fossil Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Denton is facing Fossil Ridge at the right time seeing as Fossil Ridge is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Birdville, they will venture away from home to square off against Brewer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brewer is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Birdville will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.

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