Laredo LBJ and Steele squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Laredo LBJ had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Knights and fell 69-14. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 370th, while the Knights are ranked 66th).
Steele's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was DJ Green, who threw for 263 yards and four TDs on only 18 passes. Green is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamin Harvell, who picked up 188 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Laredo LBJ's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Steele, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Laredo LBJ does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Steele, they will square off against Weslaco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Knights 15, the Panthers 13.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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