Hidalgo Early College and La Vernia squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Hidalgo Early College had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Bears and fell 78-0. Having soared to a lofty 31 points in the game before, the Pirates' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
TY CARTER had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 181 yards and six touchdowns on only eight carries for La Vernia. Those six rushing touchdowns gave CARTER a new career-high. RILEY SALMON was another key rusher, rushing for 105 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries.
Hidalgo Early College's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for La Vernia, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-1.
Hidalgo Early College does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for La Vernia, they will look to defend their home field on the 21st against Somerset at 7:00 p.m. The Bulldogs' defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so the Bears' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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