Lamar hadn't done well against Arlington recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Vikings enjoyed a cozy 35-21 victory over the Colts. Things were looking grim for the Vikings in the first quarter (they were down by 21) but they stormed back to get the matchup.
Leading Lamar to victory were Jayden Shaw and Tayrone Thomas. Shaw rushed for 108 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries, while Thomas rushed for 219 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Thomas has become a key player for the Vikings: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 100 rushing yards, but 2-3 otherwise.
Vikings
| 10/23/25 vs Arlington | 366 |
| 10/17/25 @ Sam Houston | 266 |
| 10/09/25 vs South Grand Prairie | 126 |
| 09/26/25 @ Haltom | 247 |
| 09/18/25 vs Martin | 289 |
| + 6 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Lamar was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 366 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Lamar's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Adrian Davis, Mareco Harris, and Braylon Williams, who each picked up one sack apiece. Davis was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The win got Lamar back to even at 4-4. As for Arlington, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lamar will welcome Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Volunteers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Arlington, they will host Grand Prairie at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st.
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