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UIL 3A D1 State Final: Lorena shuts down previously undefeated Brock
"I chose y'all. You didn't choose me. I chose to be your coach," Lorena head coach Ray Biles told his athletes in a post-game press conference after a 35-18 victory over the Brock Eagles. The win sealed Lorena's first state championship in over 30 years. Despite every effort to make a comeback late in the fourth quarter, Brock was unable to pull ahead and get within a comfortable striking distance against Lorena. You can find photos from the game on our instant gallery. To read the recap from the game, become a VYPE Insider today!
Fans saw a defensive showdown in the first half of the game as Lorena took a quick 14-0 lead over the Brock Eagles. The Leopards first two touchdowns both came from great runs by Rhett Hanson who was later named the offensive MVP. Kutter Wilson was able to get on the board for Brock early in the second half with a one-yard rush, but the PAT was no good. Throughout the rest of the first half, each defense was able to hold off the other team with great plays and a strong will power to go into the half strong.
Both teams came out explosive in the second half. Hanson was able to score on a one-yard rush for the Leopards before Brock answered back with a four-yard touchdown catch by Nathan Jones. With a failed PAT, Lorena continued to lead 21-12 through the third quarter until Camden Brock caught four-yard touchdown pass to take a strong 28-12 lead. Lorena scored one more time with a five-yard touchdown from Cason Pitts. With a last-ditch effort late in the fourth, Moody found Potts for a Brock touchdown and went on to go for a two-point conversion that ultimately failed.
SMU gains commitment from Lovejoy wide receiver Jaxson Lavender
Not only is SMU Football having a stellar season this year, but they have been doing the most when it comes to recruiting in the DFW area. On Monday night, the Mustangs nabbed their second commitment from the Class of 2023 when Lucas Lovejoy wide receiver Jaxson Lavender took to social media to announce his commitment to the program:
I'm am more than excited to be officially committed to @SMU_Football @CoachDykesSMU @DavidGruSMU @CoachGRiley @TreyHaverty @ChrisRossLOJO @coach_jackson49 @Coach_Lavender #Committed #PonyUp pic.twitter.com/9rQdNg9dWb
— Jaxson Lavender (@JaxsonLavender) October 26, 2021
The Mustangs initially offered Lavender in March following interest and offers from other programs. Lavender's commitment comes after he played a key role in the Leopards' 38-15 win over Frisco last week. Lavender scored two touchdowns on nine catches while tallying 128 yards. So far this season, the unranked recruit has recorded 46 catches, 805 yards, and 13 touchdowns for Lovejoy who is currently undefeated on the season against their opponents.
In the 2020 season, Lavender was named as the District 7-5A-II Special Teams Most Valuable Player as he posted 250 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 21 carries as well as recording 463 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns on 45 receptions. Lavender is also a star for the Lovejoy track team where he runs in the 100-meter dash and the 400-meter dash.
Lavender chose to commit to SMU over the likes of Kansas, Nevada, North Texas, TCU, Texas Tech, and Tulsa.