On Thursday, the Burbank Bulldogs didn't have quite enough to beat the Medina Valley Panthers and fell 21-19. Despite 85 more yards than the Panthers, the Bulldogs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Burbank still got an impressive performance from Keven Hernandez, who rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 143 yards on 13 of 19 attempts. With that strong performance, Hernandez is now averaging an impressive 119.8 rushing yards per game.
Burbank wouldn't let Medina Valley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Burbank can thank Ezra Maes and RAMSEY CHAVARRIA for forcing both of them. Maes also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 14.
Even though they lost, Burbank was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The critical scores for Medina Valley came from Cade Galyon and Dezerin Wright.
Burbank's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Medina Valley, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burbank will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Burbank is facing Jefferson at the right time seeing as Jefferson is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Medina Valley, they will square off against Eagle Pass at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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