Bellaire unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Beaumont United Timberwolves by a score of 23-20 on Friday. The game was a 10-10 toss-up at halftime, but the Cardinals couldn't quite close it out.
Bellaire didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Keaton Davis and Kris Connor.
Beaumont United was led to victory by Derrian Anderson and Ashton Henry. Anderson rushed for 152 yards and one score, while Henry picked up 100 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 152 rushing yards gave Anderson a new career-high.
Coming up, Bellaire will be playing in front of their home fans against South Houston at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Beaumont United, they are taking a road trip to challenge Port Neches-Groves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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