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Brahmas buck Tigers 42-7

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With five touchdowns, senior running back Richard Reese helped carry the No. 6 state-ranked Bellville Brahmas (7-0, 2-0) to their first victory in the Mill Creek rivalry since 2016 with a 42-7 win over the Sealy Tigers (4-3, 1-1) Friday night at the Pasture of Pain in District 12-4A-D2 action.

In the 83rd meeting of the Austin County rivals, Bellville extended its all-time lead in the series to 49-34 and snapped a four-game losing streak.

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Runners prep for district

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Last week in Brazos sports, the Cougarette volleyball team split its matches, cross country runners competed in Bay City and the Brazos football squad dropped its district-opening contest. Last Friday, East Bernard was the opponent on the volleyball court and football field for district action.
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OFF TO THE RACES

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Thirty-two seconds into the Sealy Tigers’ first district game of the year, senior Thomas Clark intercepted a pass and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown to give the hosts an early 8-0 lead. Clark also scored on an 11-yard reception and provided the bookending scores to help secure a 26-0 win over the Royal Falcons Friday night in the first District 12-4A-D2 contest of the season.

Lady Knights down Connection

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The Faith Academy Lady Knights volleyball team seems to be hitting its stride at the perfect time according to Head Coach Deborah Boudoin. Last week’s play started with a sweep of The Connection School (25-21, 25-11, 25-8) last Tuesday where Boudoin said the team’s serving and passing helped lift it to victory.
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Faith battles to the end

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The BVCHEA Mustangs traveled to Faith Academy last Friday to take on the Knights in what was one of the toughest, most stressful, hard-fought games in recent years according to Head Coach Trey Carter. After some early fireworks, the visitors eventually wore down the Faith Academy defense to earn a 55-50 victory.
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Astros look to close ALDS

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Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel looks in a ground ball and prepares to feed starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for an out during Game 1 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park Oct. 7. As of press time, the Astros held a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series against Chicago with Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday afternoon after a weather postponement. The winner of this series will face the Boston Red Sox in the ALCS. COLE McNANNA