It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Lake Belton can now relate to. They fell to the Midlothian Panthers 35-30. The Broncos gained 126 more yards on the day, but it was the Panthers that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Lake Belton still got an impressive performance from Davion Peters, who rushed for 164 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also picked up 81 receiving yards. Peters' longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Zion Harness also helped out with an impressive 100 receiving yards.
Beau Wendel was his usual excellent self, rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 118 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes for Midlothian. Brendyn Jackson was Wendel's top target, picking up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Lake Belton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Midlothian, their record now sits at 9-2.
Lake Belton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Midlothian, they will face off against West Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Mesquite will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Midlothian surely won't give up without a fight.
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