There was early excitement for Connally after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Gatesville who ended up claiming the real prize. The Connally Cadets were just a hair shy of victory and fell 35-34 to the Gatesville Hornets. Despite 81 more yards than the Hornets, the Cadets couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Connally still got an impressive performance from Jamarion Vincent, who rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 97 yards and a touchdown. Vincent's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Braeden Ford was another key player, rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
It was another big night for Rayshon Smith, who rushed for 240 yards and four touchdowns for Gatesville. That's the most rushing yards Smith has posted since back in August.
Connally's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Gatesville, the victory also got them back to even at 5-5.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Connally will challenge Bellville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bellville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Connally surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gatesville, they will face off against Madisonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Madisonville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season.
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