The Lorena Leopards lost 34-14 to the Malakoff Tigers on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Leopards can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 201st, while the Tigers are ranked 36th).
Brady Smedshammer rushed for 38 yards, and also threw for 110 yards on eight of 22 attempts.
Jaxon Blancett was his top target, rushing for 35 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 65 receiving yards. On the ground,
Justin Back rushed for 48 yards.
Mike Jones had a dynamite game for Malakoff, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 79 yards on only six carries.
Lorena's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Malakoff, the victory was the 18th in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 2-0.
Lorena will head out on the road to square off against Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lorena is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Malakoff, they will host Madisonville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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