Hughes Springs’ run game too much for Pewitt

OMAHA-NAPLES, Texas—After coming off a notable win against Arp last week, Hughes Springs got back to business again, this time defeating Paul Pewitt on Friday night, 22-12.

Pewitt had a tough time stopping the running attack as Tradarian Craver piled on 220 yards on 18 carries. Isaiah Bolden and Ty Menefee contributed to the ground game with two scores in the second quarter to help the Mustangs take a 16-6 lead into halftime.

Bolden found the end zone again in the third quarter for the Mustangs' final score.

Brahma quarterback Lucas Hungerford threw for 289 yards on 23 completions, including touchdown passes to LaJathan Allen and Sam Smith.

Hughes Springs (3-0) will welcome Hooks next Friday, while Paul Pewitt (1-2) will travel to New Boston.

DeKalb 49 , Maud 14

DEKALB, Texas—Despite being a close contest in the first quarter, DeKalb ran away with a 49-14 win over Maud.

The Bears scored 21 in the second quarter to break the 14-all tie, with the help of two 80-yard plus runs by JaQuan Jackson and and a Kole Dooley 31-yard pass to DJ Gray to go into halftime with a comfortable 35-14 lead.

The Cardinals couldn't seem to find a solution for standout DeKalb running back Jackson, as he rushed for a season-high 276 yards on 16 carries—which include five touchdowns—to add onto his already 400-plus yards on the season. Fellow running back JeMichael Wherry had eight carries for 96 yards and a score.

DeKalb finished the game with 428 total yards on the ground.

Maud quarterback Gage Jones finished with 164 yards on 15 of 24 yards passing and a touchdown, and running back Rayne Bailey had 31 yards rushing on six carries.

Cardinals running back Brooks Minter and receiver Jordan Creutz accounted for Maud's scores.

DeKalb (3-0) will host Linden-Kildare next Friday, and Maud (0-3) will look for its first win against James Bowie at home.

Linden-Kildare 41, Queen City 17

LINDEN, Texas—A big second quarter propelled Linden-Kildare past Queen City in an early battle of unbeatens.

Tigers' LaDavian Johnson ran in two scores, Ja'Kevian Rose returned a punt return, and Marty Johnson connected with Jacob Owen for a touchdown.

Johnson and Rose, each scored a 4-yard rushing touchdown for Linden-Kildare in the second half.

Johnson finished with 328 yards on 20 carries and three touchdowns for the Tigers.

Rose finished with five carries for 35 yards and a touhdown.

Marty Johnson completed three of 16 passes for 58 yards, a touchdown and a interception.