On FridayVan Vleck kept up with East Bernard until halftime, but afterwards: not so much. The East Bernard Brahmas blew past the Van Vleck Leopards 40-14. That looming 40-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Brahmas yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why Van Vleck lost, don't look at Corey Austin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Austin didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
East Bernard's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Van Vleck, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
East Bernard will face off against Rice Consolidated at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rice Consolidated will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something East Bernard surely won't give up without a fight. As for Van Vleck, they will challenge Brazos at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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