It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Waco ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They managed a 27-21 win over the Cleburne Yellowjackets. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Mason Smith went supernova for Waco, rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Smith a new career-high in rushing yards. Bryant Whitaker was another key player, picking up 127 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Cleburne lost, don't look at Hayden Leifeste. Despite the final result, he rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Leifeste is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 103 every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Luke Stewart, who threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns.
Waco now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Cleburne, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Waco will venture away from home to face off against Navasota at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Waco is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Cleburne, they will take on Port Arthur Memorial at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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