Thursday just wasn't the day for High Island's offense. They had to suffer through a 61-0 loss at the hands of the Burkeville Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 252nd, while the Mustangs are ranked 121st).
Brandon Lewis was his usual excellent self, rushing for 77 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 20 yards and a touchdown for Burkeville. Lewis has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Another back making a difference was Brysan Cheatham, who rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown.
High Island's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Burkeville, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. High Island's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Apple Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Apple Springs has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 154 points over their last three games. As for Burkeville, they will face off against Chester at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burkeville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season.
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