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The Bearcats traveled to Cross Plains
this past Friday night to play the Buffaloes in the final game of the
district. The game was really meaningless to the Bearcats position in
the playoff, but a win and a Tolar loss would have given the Bearcats
a share of the district title with Gorman and Tolar.
Tolar defeated the Panthers and
eliminated the Bearcats chances of a district title, but DeLeon will
advance to the playoffs as the number one division two team.
Gorman will take the third playoff
position and will advance as the number two division two team.
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UNSUNG
HEROES. The special teams players often go unnoticed.
Brody Hammonds is pictured here as he performs his duties on the
kick off team this past Friday night against Cross Plains.
The special teams have been one of the Bearcat's strengths this
season. |
Meanwhile, DeLeon walked through the
Buffaloes and won the game with a final score of 46-13.
The Bearacats were able to accumulate
over 400 yards of total offense and score an amazing seven rushing
touchdowns in the game. M.J. Stewart led the team in scoring with
three touchdowns while L.C. Cisneroz finished the game with two
touchdowns of his own.
Also scoring touchdowns for the Bearcats
were Gustavo Calzada and Pedro Calzada.
Cisneroz led the team in rushing with 173
yards on 15 carries while Stewart was able to rush for 106 yards on 12
carries.
Defensively, the Bearcats were led by
Pedro Calzada, who had nine tackles on the night, and Matt Nowlin, who
finished with eight tackles of his own.
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GAME STATS. |
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DeLeon |
Gorman |
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1st Downs |
22 |
13 |
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Rushing |
400 |
223 |
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Passing |
21 |
0 |
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Punts |
2-31 |
4-132 |
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Penalties |
2-20 |
2-10 |
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Turnovers |
1 |
3 |
Mitch Barefoot, Tanner Winkles and Gary
McLearen all recovered Buffalo fumbles as well in the game.
The Bearcats have been able to make an
amazing turn around their past six games after starting off the season
0-4 in pre district play.
Over their last six district games, the
Bearcats have been able to win five games, out rush their opponents
1,851 yards to 974 yards, and score 23 touchdowns compared to their
opponents 12.
They look to be playing their best ball
of the season as they head into the playoffs where their first
opponent is Muenster.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:30
p.m. at Pennington Field in Bedford.
There will also be a breakfast held for
the Bearcats this Friday morning at the First Baptist Church starting
at 7:00 a.m.
Everyone is invited to attend and support
the Bearcats as they venture into their first playoff game. There will
be a $3 charge for the meal.
Seasonal Leaders
Rushing
L.C. Cisneroz — 190 carries for 1,366 yards, six fumbles and 16
touchdowns
Passing
Jermey Lindley — 18 of 57 for 316 yards, eight interceptions and three
touchdowns
Receiving
Gary McClearen — 10 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns
Tackles
Pedro Calzada — 102 tackles |
