It was fun while it lasted, but University's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Thursday. They fell 36-29 to the Shoemaker Wolves. The loss was the Trojans' first of the season.
University's loss came despite strong showings from JD Bell and Keandre Brooks. Bell rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while Brooks picked up 122 receiving yards and two touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Bell now rushed for 104 or more in the last three games he's played.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Shoemaker to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brandon Brown Jr, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also caught a touchdown. Tyrieke Wade was another key player, throwing for 265 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Having lost for the first time this season, University fell to 3-1. As for Shoemaker, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will face off against Lampasas at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 838 yards in their previous games. As for Shoemaker, they will take on Temple at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shoemaker knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Temple likes a good challenge.
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