Benbrook put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down the Hillsboro Eagles 44-26. The Bobcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Benbrook's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brennan Barton led the charge by throwing for 180 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, while also rushing for 35 yards and a touchdown. Brady Gordon was another key back, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Benbrook didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Waylin Barton and Carlos Harris. Benbrook got some further help from Christian Gleason: he picked up two sacks and made seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Despite the loss, Hillsboro had strong showings from Darrian Hodge, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and Braylen Benson, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown. Hodge really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Benbrook pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Hillsboro, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Bobcats dukes it out withGlen Rose at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in their favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games. As for Hillsboro, they will face off against Dunbar at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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