Sweeny was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 43-30 to the Van Vleck Leopards. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Leopards apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Corey Austin had a dynamite game for Van Vleck, rushing for 202 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also picking up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Austin's longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Chris Martinez, who rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns.
Sweeny's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Van Vleck, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Sweeny will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Stafford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Van Vleck, they will take on The Woodlands Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given how much these teams ran up and down the field in their prior games.
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