A victory for Waco just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the University Trojans 50-3. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 689th, while the Trojans are ranked 253rd).
RJ Young threw for 49 yards on five of ten attempts.
Zay Johnson was his top target, making five total tackles.
University was led to victory by Darrius Thomas and Keandre Brooks. Thomas rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Brooks picked up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Laquan Hughes Jr. made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Waco dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for University, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions challenges Belton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for University, they will take on Brenham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brenham is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 39.6 points per game this season.
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