Lamar had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down the Alief Elsik Rams 49-35 on Friday. Given the Texans' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 105th, while the Rams are ranked 504th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lamar got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Trey Douglas out in front who picked up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another rusher making a difference was Larry Sanders, who rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns.
Lamar's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Alief Elsik, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lamar will square off against Westside at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lamar is facing Westside at the right time seeing as Westside is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Alief Elsik, they will take on Alief Hastings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alief Hastings will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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