3A Team of the Week: Lorena Leopards
The state’s longest winning streak is over.
Franklin, the number one team in 3A Division I, had been on a 39-game winning run, but Lorena went blow for blow with the Lions last Friday. On the final play of the game, Leopard kicker James Webb nailed a 34-yard field goal to give Lorena a huge 52-49 victory.
FINAL | Lorena 52, Franklin 49
Leopards make a 34-yard FG at the buzzer. Franklin’s 39-game win streak is over. #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/iGhJyB2ZYz
— Alex Miller (@AlexMill20) October 21, 2023
Lorena’s offense proved tough to slow down all night. Running back Braylon Henry rushed for 255 yards and five touchdowns on 33 carries. Quarterback Kaden Roberts added another 249 yards and two touchdowns through the air. The majority of his completions were split between senior Collin Hill, four catches for 82 yards, and junior Brock Kuhl, six catches for 88 yards.
BRAYLON HENRY: UNSTOPPABLE. 🔒🔥
Massive BAM Builders touchdown for the Leopards, and this offense is looking DOMINANT. 😮💨
Lorena 49, #1 Franklin 42, 6:22/Q4 pic.twitter.com/tWGxIshULo
— look! livestreams (@looklivestreams) October 21, 2023
Obviously, the end of Franklin’s winning streak is what will grab headlines, but the victory for Lorena also secured the Leopards the district title as they now own tiebreaking wins over both Franklin and Little River Academy.
Lorena will wrap up its regular season at home against Troy this Friday. And considering the Leopards won the 3A Division I state championship just back in 2021, they will be a team to watch as the postseason begins.
*Stats from MaxPreps
Previous 3A Teams of the Week
Week One: Blanco
Week Two: Malakoff
Week Three: McGregor
Week Four: Gunter
Week Five: Eastland
Week Six: Tarkington
Week Seven: Henrietta
Week Eight: Lone Oak
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