Dripping Springs won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were dealt a 49-21 loss at the hands of the Lake Travis Cavaliers. It was the first time this season that the Tigers let down their fans at home.
Dripping Springs' loss came despite strong showings from Maddox Maher and Mateo Perez. Maher rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown, while Perez rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown. Those 60 rushing yards gave Perez a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Dripping Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Chaston Ditta, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns for Lake Travis. Vann Hopping was in the mix too, providing Lake Travis with two touchdowns.
With the defeat, Dripping Springs broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-2. As for Lake Travis, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers takes on Del Valle at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dripping Springs is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Lake Travis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westlake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Westlake's defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so Lake Travis' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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