On Friday, the Tyler Lions got the win against the Cleburne Yellowjackets by a conclusive 45-22. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 157th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 741st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ashton Arriaga and he. Arriaga rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.9 yards per carry while he rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.9 yards per carry. The dominant performance also gave Cadarius Mcmiller a new career-high in rushing yards. Trey Haralson also helped out with an impressive 128 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tyler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Several Yellowjackets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Malachi Cunningham, who picked up 128 receiving yards and a touchdown. Cunningham also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass. Hayden Leifeste was another key back, rushing for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Tyler now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Cleburne, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Tyler will be playing in front of their home fans against Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centennial is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Tyler will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Cleburne, they will venture away from home to challenge Red Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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