Football Recap: Ladanian Smith Key Part of Team Effort in Indians Win

The matchup between Comanche and Tolar on Friday hardly resembled the 14-7 effort from their previous meeting. The Indians skirted past the Rattlers 36-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since October 11, 2024.

Comanche's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ladanian Smith led the charge by rushing for 141 yards and three touchdowns. Smith didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended one pass. Cooper Welch was another key player, rushing for 74 yards and one TD on only eight carries.

Indians

Rushing Yards

09/19/25 vs Tolar	318
09/05/25 @ Llano	155
08/29/25 @ Caddo Mills	57
11/14/24 vs Peaster	277
11/08/24 @ Clyde	149
+ 2 more games

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Comanche was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 318 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.

Another reason for the win was Comanche's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Smith, Peyton Baugh, and Carlos Orosco, who each picked up one sack apiece. Zaden Tello was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss).

Although Tolar took the loss, they still got scores from Kheyon Murray, Noah Boulanger, Walker Norton, Cayden Abrego, and Kelvin Murray.

The win got Comanche back to even at 2-2. As for Tolar, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.

Coming up, Comanche will venture away from home to challenge Early at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will be up against the Longhorns' rather soft defense (which has allowed 34.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Tolar, they will be playing at home against Breckenridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.