While it was all tied up 12-12 at halftime, Verbena was not quite Billingsley's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell just short of the Bears by a score of 30-28. The Red Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Verbena lost, don't look at Jackson Brothers. Despite the final result, he rushed for 126 yards and three TDs.
Billingsley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kyle Boice, who rushed for 79 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also threw for 146 yards and two TDs. Boice also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending one pass. Billingsley also got a significant boost from Kaden Cotton, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 103 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Verbena fell to 3-1. As for Billingsley, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Verbena has already played their next game, a 46-12 win against Ellwood Christian on the 19th. As for Billingsley, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Isabella at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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