After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Barnesville, Bellaire was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-13 win over Varsity Opponent. That's more bragging rights for the Big Reds, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bellaire's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maurice Webb led the charge by rushing for 77 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Another reason for the win was Bellaire's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Quentin Scott was especially locked on to Varsity Opponent's QB and sacked him twice. Scott also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making four total tackles.
Bellaire now has a winning record of 2-1.
Bellaire will take on Brownsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Varsity Opponent, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Anacortes at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Varsity Opponent has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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