5A Team of the Week: Boerne Champion Chargers
Boerne Champion faced plenty of adversity in its district opener last Thursday. First, before the Chargers even took the field, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football had labeled them as 14-point underdogs to New Braunfels Canyon. That prediction seemed to be coming true as Canyon led 31-17 heading to the fourth quarter.
However, Champion didn’t give up.
First, Chargers quarterback Jordan Ballin proved to be too elusive for the Cougar defense, juking a couple of players on an eight-yard touchdown run. He would keep the momentum going on Champion’s next drive by finding a wide-open Sawyer Bolli in the end zone for an eight-yard score. That touchdown would tie the game up at 31.
Then after an interception by Bolli defensively, kicker Nathan Bell played hero. He nailed a 26-yard field goal to send Champion home with a memorable victory in its district opener.
Re-live the THRILLING comeback win by the @ChampionHSFB Chargers!!
17 UNANSWERED points in the 4th Qtr!!@jordan_ballin04 uses his legs and his arms to get the Chargers in the endzone.@SawyerBolli making plays on both sides of the ball.
And Nathan Bell with ice in his veins!! pic.twitter.com/jg7GDAJDNR— Zack Hedrick (@zhedrickTV) September 15, 2023
In addition to their 1-0 record in district play, the Chargers are now 4-0 on the season, matching their win total from last year.
The Chargers also started 4-0 in 2021, but they haven’t been 5-0 since their undefeated regular season back in 2014. They’ll look to match that start this Friday when they travel to Buda Hays for their second district game.
*Stats courtesy of MaxPreps, Hudl, CW Highlights (Tweet embedded above)
Previous 5A Teams of the Week
Week One: Melissa
Week Two: Liberty Hill
Week Three: Frisco Lone Star
