4A Team of the Week: Lindale Eagles
The statement win of the week belongs to the Lindale Eagles.
A week before, Kilgore, the number six team in 4A Division I, had beaten them soundly 64-29. There were no signs of that loss still hanging over their heads.
Hosting Tyler Chapel Hill, the number one team in 4A Division I, the Eagles had a dominant performance on the ground.
Running back Caleb Hart scored the first touchdown of the game for Lindale before quarterback Clint Thurman took over. Thurman rushed for four scores as Lindale jumped out to a 35-10 lead en route to a 35-23 victory.
Thurman finished with 310 yards rushing on 46 carries while Hart added another 49 yards on 15 carries.
@Lindale_FB big time 35-23 win over the #1 Team in the State! 350+ yards rushing and 5 rushing TDs! Proud of these dudes for executing the gameplan to perfection! #ALLIN #compEAT @Camerongriffin0 @Chrispett55 @CaseyPoe2024 @Jackkirk53 @TreyRozell @DrewRagland2 @JDelivaudais pic.twitter.com/Iv8QMYcRIb
— Coach Jacob Alford (@JacobAlford50) October 14, 2023
The win was also the 50th career victory for Lindale head coach Chris Cochran.
At 3-1 in district play, the Eagles are now in second place in District 9-4A Division I. They will travel to Palestine this Friday as they look to build on this monumental victory.
*Stats from Hudl, @Lindale_FB Twitter
Previous 4A Teams of the Week
Week One: Wharton
Week Two: Houston Scarborough
Week Three: Stephenville
Week Four: Beeville Jones
Week Five: Kaufman
Week Six: Iowa Colony
Week Seven: Waco Connally
