The third road match was the charm for Keller, as they earned their first road win of the season. They secured a 14-8 W over the Keller Central Chargers on Friday. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 170th, while the Chargers are ranked 390th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Keller's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brock Burkett led the charge by rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, while also throwing for 56 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Burkett a new career-high in rushing yards. Kyle Owens handled things on the ground, rushing for 122 yards.
Keller's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Keller Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Keller will take on Southlake Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keller's defense has only allowed 16.6 points per game this season, so Southlake Carroll's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Keller Central, they will face off against V.R. Eaton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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