It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Lake Belton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Glenn Grizzlies 42-41. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Broncos were the better team in the second half.
Tekoa Martin had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 193 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Lake Belton also got help from Zach Dodd, who showed off his sure hands for 105 receiving yards.
Lake Belton wouldn't let Glenn keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lake Belton can thank Joshua Mallard and Gavin Owen for forcing both of them. Mallard is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Glenn lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Evan Blair, who rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Jj Ortiz also helped out as he racked up 132 rushing yards.
The victory made it two in a row for Lake Belton and bumps their season record up to 4-2. As for Glenn, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Lake Belton will take on Leander at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leander will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lake Belton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Glenn, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Cedar Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Park has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 110 points over their last three contests.
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