ALVARADO — The Alvarado Indians’ (5-4, 3-1) defense came up big in the first half of their district 12-3A showdown with Crandall (5-4, 2-2). The secondary had three interceptions off tipped passes with two in its own end zone.
The two touchdown-saving interceptions, along with a missed Crandall field goal sent the game to halftime in a scoreless tie.
The Indian’s offense managed to break into the Pirates’ red zone only once in the opening half, but turned the ball over on downs.
Alvarado head coach Jeff Dixon and his staff made adjustments and the Indians came out and dominated the final two quarters.
Quarterback Travis Pruitt opened the scoring with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Chance Means with 6:14 to play in the third and converted the two point conversion. Tyler Bates picked off a Tucker Mallon pass on the Pirates’ ensuing possession and ran it back 42 yards for another quick score, giving the Indians a 15-0 lead with 5:44 to play in the third.
Fullback Wayne Onderdonck busted loose on a 68-yard run up the gut to give the Indians a 22-point lead.
The Pirates fought back on a two-yard score by Terrence Johnson with 1:44 left in the third quarter. The score was set up by a 45-yard pass from Mallon to Collin Mathis.
The teams traded possessions until Onderdonck again broke loose for a 22-yard plunge with 3:04 left.
Crandall put the final points on the board on an eight-yard pass from Mallon to Reid Baker.
The two point conversion failed.
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Indians gain firm control of second place in District 12-3A, move to 3-1
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Walraven no stranger to Grandview
Casey Walraven is no stranger to Grandview football.
For the past seven seasons, he has served as the offensive coordinator for the Zebras under the tutelage of Aubrey Sims, helping guide stars such as Daniel Spencer and Reid Golson to collegiate careers.
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Yellow Jackets headed to finals
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Jackets defeat Rider, 1-0
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Yellow Jackets headed to semi-finals
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Yellow Jackets fall to Stephenville, 5-4
Stephenville snapped a 4-all tie with a run in the fifth inning, repulsed a Cleburne rally in the seventh and recorded a 5-4 win Friday night to send the best-of-three regional quarterfinal series to a third and deciding game at Waco Saturday.
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Jackets eke out win
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Burleson’s Gilbert, Alvarado’s Oakman net top honors
Burleson’s Cameron Gilbert has been chosen the most valuable player on the 2012 Liberty Hotel All-Johnson-County soccer team. Alvarado junior Kellye Oakman has been named the most valuable player on the 2012 Liberty Hotel All-Johnson-County girls’ soccer team.
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Alvarado’s Stephens, Burleson’s Ketcham honored as coaches of the year
They both led their respective teams to new heights in the world of soccer. As a result, they’re the 2012 Liberty Hotel All-Johnson County soccer team coaches of the year.
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Local schools honored with selections
The 2012 Liberty Hotel All-Johnson County soccer team has been announced.
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Lady Elks come up short against Birdville; Centennial moves on
The Burleson Lady Elks fell in the Class 4A softball playoffs, while the Centennial Spartans advance to face West in the Class 3A baseball playoffs.
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