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| 09/12/25 - Away | 30-28 W |
| 09/13/24 - Home | 32-40 L |
| 09/15/23 - Away | 18-22 L |
| 09/08/22 - Home | 14-54 L |
| 10/01/21 - Away | 47-8 W |
| + 5 more games |
Billingsley's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 30-28 win over the Verbena Red Devils. The score was all tied up 12-12 at the break, but the Bears were the better team in the second half.
Billingsley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kyle Boice led the charge by rushing for 79 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also throwing for 146 yards and two TDs. Boice also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending one pass. Another back making a difference was Kaden Cotton, who gained 145 total yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Billingsley back to even at 2-2. As for Verbena, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Billingsley will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Isabella at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Verbena, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ellwood Christian at 7:00 p.m.
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