La Feria has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 35-28 to the Zapata Hawks. That makes it the first time this season the Lions have let down their home crowd.
The defeat snapped La Feria's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record. As for Zapata, their record is now 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Feria will stay at home for another week and welcome St. Joseph Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. La Feria's defense has only allowed 17.8 points per game this season, so St. Joseph Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Zapata, they will face off against Pearsall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Zapata is facing Pearsall at the right time seeing as Pearsall is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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