There's no place like home for Lampasas, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Marble Falls Mustangs by a score of 23-16 on Friday. Given the Badgers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while the Mustangs are ranked 623rd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lampasas' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but KJ Reed led the charge by rushing for 176 yards and one score on only 12 carries. Reed really tore up the turf during one magnificent 82-yard run. Wesley Stephens helped out on the ground, rushing for 134 yards and a rushing touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Lampasas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 375 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Lampasas' defense stepped up as well, laying out Crawford Mattox 3.5 times. Brayden Crook refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Lampasas got some further help from Corbin Kepler: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Badgers
| 10/31/25 vs Marble Falls | 23-16 |
| 10/17/25 vs Burnet | 28-23 |
| 09/26/25 vs University | 35-28 |
| 09/12/25 vs Chaparral | 13-12 |
| 09/05/25 vs Salado | 43-12 |
| 11/14/24 vs Pecos | 53-14 |
Lampasas pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.5 points over those games. As for Marble Falls, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Lampasas does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marble Falls, they will face off against Brownwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will be up against the Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 25.67 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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