Overton has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They managed a 41-36 victory over the Grapeland Sandies. The win was nothing new for the Mustangs as they're now sitting on four straight.
A big part of Overton's victory came down to the chemistry between Bryce Still and his top target Jayden Edwards. Still threw for 401 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt while Edwards picked up 277 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Edwards' longest reception was for an incredible 97 yards.
Overton's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Edwards. His receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 120 receiving yards dating back to last season.
Overton pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Grapeland, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Overton will welcome Tenaha at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Overton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Tenaha likes a good challenge. As for Grapeland, they will head out to challenge Alto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alto will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Grapeland surely won't give up without a fight.
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