After losing to Glenn the last time they met, Leander decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Leander Lions came out on top against the Glenn Grizzlies by a score of 44-35 on Friday. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Logan Mitchell continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 135 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry, and also throwing for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Zane Wooldridge was Mitchell's top target, picking up 152 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Leander didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Tyler Moorman. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight. Another thorn in Glenn's side was Calvin Kesler, who picked up a sack and made eight total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Leander was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 231 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Despite the loss, Glenn still got an impressive performance from Keaton Gordon, who rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown. Gordon really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Glenn also got a significant boost from Jj Ortiz, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Leander now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Glenn, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions dukes it out withChaparral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leander is facing Chaparral at the right time seeing as Chaparral is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Glenn, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lake Belton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glenn is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
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