Austin won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were outmatched by the Lake Travis Cavaliers on the road and fell 56-7. The Maroons have struggled against the Cavaliers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Chaston Ditta continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Lake Travis, throwing for 145 yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. Vann Hopping was another key player, rushing for 88 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Austin's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Lake Travis, their record is now 9-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Austin will face off against Vandegrift at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vandegrift is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Austin will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Lake Travis, they will challenge Round Rock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Round Rock will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Lake Travis surely won't give up without a fight.
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