La Grange Subvarsity Football Roundup
La Grange 7th Grade 24, Smithville 0 The seventh grade started their season off with a season opening win in Smithville. The Leopards used a strong first half by scoring all 24 points to ride their way to victory. Scoring the first touchdown for the Leopards was David Watson with Rowe Price adding the two point conversion. The next touchdown was a result of a punt return by Traiton Broussard with Price adding his second two point conversion. Broussard then scored the final touchdown and added the two point conversion himself to close the scoring. Also having a good offensive performance was Howard Holmes who had several rushing attempts with some long carries to help set up the touchdowns. The Leopards had good team defense as there were many who contributed. Ryland Jernigan helped preserve the shutout defensively by intercepting a Smithville pass at the goal line in the final seconds. The seventh grade plays their home opener on September 13 against Navasota with the first game beginning at 6:00.
LG 8th Grade Gold 37, Smithville 7 The 8th grade gold team defeated the Smithville Tigers Tuesday evening by a score of 37-7. Baylee Abbey scored two touchdowns. He rushed for a touchdown and he intercepted a pass and returned it 37 yards for the score. Carter Finch also scored a defensive touchdown when he scooped up a Tiger fumble and raced to the endzone. Angel Gonzales and Jordan Dugan added rushing touchdowns.
La Grange 8th Grade Purple 44, Smithville 0 The 8th grade purple team defeated Smithville by a score of 44-0. Eli Gillum scored three rushing touchdowns, one of which was over 60 yards. He also added a conversion pass reception for an added point. This year, junior high teams are awarded only one point for a conversion after a touchdown that is rushed or passed into the endzone. They are awarded two points for an “extra point” kick. This promotes teams working on the kicking game. Dwodney Thompson caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Bo Kates on the evening. Conner Brooks also caught a long touchdown pass on a corner route from Kates. Jahir Lopez-Ocon converted on three extra point kicks to tally 6 more points himself.
Both teams travel to Navasota next Tuesday night for games. Gold team will begin at 6 p.m. and the purple team will follow.
La Vernia 26, La Grange JV Gold 0 Brayden McCoy was leading receiver, Jeffery Cabrera was leading rusher and tackler.
La Vernia 18, La Grange JV Purple 6 The JV Purple lost a tough match against the La Vernia Bears in a final score of 18-6. Highlights included a touchdown pass from Holdyn Cooper to Julian Sherman. The JV Purple will host Lago Vista at home this upcoming Thursday.