Freshman Red Falls to Allen 15-12

Once again the Freshman Red team fell victim to big plays and lost a close game. The Texans started the game in the hole with Allen running the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. A blocked extra point attempt left the score 6-0. An interception by Parker Kneis led to a 15-yard touchdown pass to Chase Morrison early in the second quarter, and a failed two-point conversion attempt left the game tied. However, a breakdown in pass coverage on the final play of the first half resulted in a 30-yard scoring strike for Allen allowing them to go into halftime with a 6 point lead. The Eagles would add a field goal early in the fourth quarter to increase the lead to 9. The Texans immediately answered with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Corey Althouse to pull within 3, but would get no more chances. Allen chewed up the remaining minutes with 4 first downs on 9 straight running plays and ran out the clock facing first and goal.

The Texan offense was much more potent this week, doubling their total yards and points from their previous effort. Chase Morrison was a standout with solid kickoff returns including an exciting near run-back at the end of the first half, as well as 4 catches for 45 yards and a touchdown, and Cade Garner threw two touchdown passes. The defense was led by Jacob Parker with 6 tackles and Duke Kicinski and Sammy Jennings each with 5.

Overall, we had a great performance against one of the largest and best programs in the state. Our boys fought hard throughout the entire game, but in the end Allen's size, in girth and numbers, wore us down. However, you can see this team coming together and all I can say is...Midlothian better pack a lunch.