If La Vernia was feeling good fresh off their 71-6 takedown of Burbank last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bears fell 49-41 to the Cuero Gobblers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 35-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why La Vernia lost, don't look at COOPER NULL. Despite the final result, he rushed for 173 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 118 yards and two TDs. NULL was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards. TY CARTER helped out on the ground, rushing for 106 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Cuero had a senior duo take command as Jaxxon Marie threw for 172 yards and four TDs and Walker Dietze picked up 135 receiving yards and three scores. Marie has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last four times he's played.
La Vernia's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Cuero, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
La Vernia didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 73-9 win against Highlands on the 12th. As for Cuero, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 42-28 victory against Yoakum on the 12th.
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