After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rosa Fort, Byers was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They managed a 32-28 victory over the Smithville Seminoles. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Lions considering their eight-point performance the contest before.
Kesean Lafrance
| 09/26/25 @ Thrasher | 5 |
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Leading Byers to victory were Corey Willis Jr. and Kesean Lafrance. Willis Jr. threw for 198 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes, while Lafrance rushed for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Lafrance also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because the Lions are undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Byers didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Anterrio Guy and Johnell Atkins. Atkins is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Byers got some further help from Jessie Hughes Jr.: he forced two fumbles, made 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended one pass.
When it comes to explaining why Smithville lost, don't look at Peyton Cook. Despite the final result, he rushed for 86 yards and three scores, and also threw for 117 yards and one touchdown.
Byers' win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Smithville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Byers wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 47-32 victory against Potts Camp on the 17th. As for Smithville, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 43-0 win against Thrasher on the 17th.
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