Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, La Vernia couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were outmatched by the Kilgore Bulldogs and fell 49-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
COOPER NULL threw for 59 yards on six of 24 attempts. BECKETT RICHARDSON was his top target, picking up 35 receiving yards. On the ground, TY CARTER rushed for 36 yards.
Leading Kilgore to victory were Kayson Brooks and Rayshaun Williams. Brooks threw for 231 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt, while Williams rushed for 95 yards on only 12 carries. That's the most passing yards Brooks has posted since back in December of 2024.
Bears
| 12/12/25 vs Kilgore | 0-49 |
| 12/05/25 vs Davenport | 38-27 |
| 11/28/25 vs Calallen | 31-13 |
| 11/21/25 vs Somerset | 51-33 |
| 11/13/25 vs Hidalgo Early College | 78-0 |
With the loss, La Vernia broke their 12-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-2. As for Kilgore, the win (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
La Vernia does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Kilgore and Stephenville will compete for holiday cheer at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Bulldogs 8.5, the Yellow Jackets/Honeybees 9.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
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