Ballinger needed a changed in momentum after dropping three straight games and they got it from Cade Strube. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Ballinger Bearcats made off with a 27-26 win over the Hico Tigers thanks in part to Strube, who rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
Hunter Kresta was Strube's top target, picking up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ballinger is undefeated when Kresta posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 1-5 otherwise.
Ballinger wouldn't let Hico keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Landon Cornutt, Aiden Pena, and Dylan Page picked up one apiece. Cornutt is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last four games he's played.
The victory got Ballinger back to even at 5-5. As for Hico, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Ballinger will take on Tioga at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tioga is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Ballinger will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Hico does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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