Comanche was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 26-22 heartbreaker at the hands of the Breckenridge Buckaroos. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buckaroos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Although Comanche took the loss, they still got scores from Ct Buford, Zaden Tello, and Ladanian Smith.
Comanche didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. Buford picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Jaime Cruz produced another solid performance rushing for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns for Breckenridge. Cruz is becoming a predictor of the Buckaroos' success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 0-5 when he doesn't).
Comanche's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Breckenridge, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-5.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Comanche will take on rival San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Breckenridge is set to square off against their familiar foe Sweetwater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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