Friday Night Roundup: Forsan holds off Christoval in key district battle
Forsan and Christoval battled for three quarters before there was any action on the scoreboard Friday in a District 3-2A Division I football game in Forsan.
The Buffaloes fell behind 6-0 in the fourth quarter when Manuel Riojas scored from two yards out for the Cougars but Forsan responded with 14 unanswered points and got a defensive stand to sew up a 14-6 win in a battle for the top spot in the district standings.
Kevin Kligora scored on a 21-yard run and Nolan Park’s PAT kick made it 7-6 Forsan. The Buffaloes forced Christoval to punt on its next possession with less than six minutes to play and pushed their lead out further when Cade Wallis hit Bryson Kinsey for a 70-yard TD pass with less than five minutes to play.
Wallis then came up with a big sack on Christoval’s next possession and the Cougars were forced to punt yet again with still four minutes left on the clock but could not get the Buffalo offense off the field for a final rally attempt.
The win pushed Forsan’s overall record to 7-1 but more importantly, 3-0 in district play. The Buffaloes host Ozona next Friday before traveling to Sonora for the district finale on Nov. 4. They have the inside track at a district championship.
Christoval (4-4, 2-1) hosts Sonora before traveling to Reagan County to wrap up district play. Both Sonora and Reagan County have a 2-1 district record, putting them into a tie with Christoval for second place in the standings.
Irion County 58, Robert Lee 0
No. 8 Irion County made quick work of the Steers in a District 13-1A Division I game at Griffith Stadium in Robert Lee.
The Hornets led 36-0 after the first quarter. They finished with 309 total offensive yards and held Robert Lee to just 53 as the game was over by halftime.
Irion County’s Trevin Coffell completed 6-of-8 passes for 125 yards and three TDs and also scored a rushing TD. He had nine tackles on defense.
Bo Morrow caught four passes for 68 yards and three TDs. Jordan Harrison had two rushing TDs.
Parker Posey had eight tackles while Lee Collins and Cameron Feller had six and five tackles, respectively. Harrison finished with three tackles and an interception.
Robert Lee’s leading rusher was Brayden Sherwood, who was held to less than 50 yards on 17 carries. Ryan Mendoza was the leading tackler for the Steers, with four, while Anthony Landeros came up with an interception against the Hornets.
Irion County (7-0, 2-0) hosts Menard next Friday for a game that could determine the district championship. Robert Lee (7-2, 1-2) wraps up the season next Friday at Eden. The Steers have an open date on Nov. 4 while the Hornets travel to Veribest on the final week of the regular season.
Other Week 9 scores
Brady 54, Ballinger 26
Early 62, Grape Creek 0
Sonora 48, Anthony 6
Reagan County 39, Ozona 7
Mason 60, Junction 0
Tolar 50, Bangs 0
San Saba 41, Goldthwaite 12
Eldorado 42, Iraan 0
Sterling City 42, Water Valley 14
Miles 81, Abilene TLCA 0
Colorado City 38, Winters 8
Menard 54, Veribest 8
Bronte 64, Trent 7
Cherokee 70, Rochelle 20
Rising Star 50, Paint Rock 0
Panther Creek 41, Moran 0
Richland Springs def. Brookesmith, forfeit
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