Gatesville hadn't done well against Connally recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Gatesville Hornets pulled ahead with a 35-34 photo finish over the Connally Cadets. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Hornets considering their ten-point performance the matchup before.
Rayshon Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 240 yards and four touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August.
When it comes to explaining why Connally lost, don't look at Jamarion Vincent. Despite the final result, he rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 97 yards and a touchdown. Vincent also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Braeden Ford was in the mix too, providing Connally with two touchdowns.
The victory got Gatesville back to even at 5-5. As for Connally, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Gatesville will challenge Madisonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Madisonville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season. As for Connally, they will square off against Bellville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bellville knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Connally likes a good challenge.
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