Beaumont United had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bellaire Cardinals 23-20. The score was all tied up 10-10 at the break, but the Timberwolves were the better team in the second half.
Beaumont United had a senior duo take command as Derrian Anderson rushed for 152 yards and one TD and Ashton Henry picked up 100 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Beaumont United, racking up 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jahari Green, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Beaumont United didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jamon Pelican. Collen Woolridge was another major factor on D, picking up five sacks and making five total tackles.
Coming up, Beaumont United will face off against Port Neches-Groves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bellaire, they will challenge South Houston at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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