New Boston The New Boston Lions were able to get things going in their week 5 matchup vs Redwater. Demetrius McChester rushed 22 times for 182 yards and had one reception for an 8 yard touchdown. Jeremiah Henderson had 7 rushes for 25 yards and three touchdowns. The Lion offense totaled 259 yards. The game ended with a final score of 2914 with the Lions on top. DeKalb The DeKalb Bears had a very productive Homecoming game against Tenaha. The Bear’s offense totaled 462 rushing yards with stellar performances from Kiondre Schlesinger (11 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns), and Kayden Wherry (9 carries for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns). The Bear’s defense kept the Tenaha offense on their toes after racking up 4 interceptions, one from Conrad Crouch, Mekhi Howard, Koby Spurgeon, and Kayden Wherry. Six Bears managed a tackle for a loss including Homecoming Queen Jessica Rivas. Final score 65-14.
Redwater The Redwater Dragons fell to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in District after their week 5 matchup versus New Boston. The Dragons were able to put 14 on the board by halftime but were unable to hold the Lion offense in the second half. The two scores came from a 36 yard touchdown pass to Marquez Jones by Gavin Carrell and a 44 yard touchdown pass to Jones from David McKeener.
James Bowie The James Bowie Pirates Defeated Smackover in their week 5 matchup. The Pirates rushed 48 times for 336 yards. Logan McCullough went 4/7 in passing for 29yds, one touchdown and one interception. Lane Johnson rushed 11 times for 30 yards and 2 touchdowns. Johnson also had a reception for a touchdown. Dylan Braley rushed 16 times for 86 yards and 1 touchdown. Lukas Dodson rushed 7 times for 70 yards and 1 touchdown. The Pirate defense held Smackover to 8 points and forced a safety. Final score 42-8, James Bowie. Maud BYE
