Little River Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 46-22 to the Connally Cadets on Friday. The Bumblebees were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 25-0.
Brody Allen threw for 97 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 43 yards.
Josh Mann was his top target, picking up 52 receiving yards and two touchdowns. On the ground,
Brian Grissom rushed for 45 yards.
Jamarion Vincent had a dynamite game for Connally, rushing for 140 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 84 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes. Vincent's longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Braeden Ford, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Little River Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Lexington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Connally, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Lago Vista at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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