Sports
Three area squads move on
Four Johnson County football teams entered the playoffs last week, and three will continue their respective journeys towards a state title on Friday.
Burleson was the lone area squad that had its season ended, as the Elks fell, 38-12, on Friday night at Cowboys Stadium against Arlington High.
The Godley Wildcats moved to 11-0 on the season after shutting out Troy, 34-0, on Thursday night at Waco ISD Stadium.
Godley limited the Trojans to less than 120 yards of total offense on the night, and quarterback Riley Good rushed for 222 yards on 29 carries for three touchdowns in the rout.
Grandview pulled away late for a 35-14 win over Crawford on Friday night at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville on the campus of Tarleton State University.
The Zebras will face Caddo Mills in the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill.
Godley will play in its regional quarterfinal match against Winnsboro at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Midlothian ISD Stadium.
With a win, the Wildcats could potentially face No. 7 Pilot Point in the regional semifinals.
Alvarado smashed Fort Worth Castleberry, 63-0, at Bear Stadium in White Settlement on Friday in what was the Lions’ first playoff berth since 1995.
The Indians led, 30-0, at the half and forced four Castleberry turnovers in the victory.
Alvarado rushed for 338 yards in the victory.
The Indians are set for an area round rematch with defending Class 3A Division I state champion Prosper at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Gopher Bowl in Grand Prairie.
Last season, the Eagles knocked off the Indians, 29-14, in the area round on their way to the state championship.
Visit www.cleburnetimesreview.com for the latest scores and updates regarding the football playoffs and each of the Johnson County squads which are still trying to advance.
- Sports
-
-
Cleburne downs Midlothian, 4-1
It’s not how you start, but how you finish.
-
UPDATE: Area baseball postponed because of rain
Area baseball games have been moved/postponed because of rain.
-
UPDATE: Cleburne baseball, softball teams win on Saturday
The Cleburne Yellow Jackets won their host tournament on Saturday with a 12-5 victory over Mansfield Legacy in the final.
-
Lady Jackets beat Meridian, 7-1
The Cleburne Lady Jackets snapped their losing streak on Saturday against Meridian with a 7-1 win.
-
Jackets compete in Granbury
Both Cleburne track teams competed in the Granbury meet on Friday.
-
UPDATE: Soccer scores/playoff matchups
Updated soccer scores and playoff information
-
Cleburne moves to tourney title game
The Cleburne Yellow Jackets continued to steamroll their way through their host tournament on Friday and Saturday.
-
Lady Jackets lose three in Fort Worth Southwest tournament
The Cleburne Lady Jacket softball team dropped three games in the Fort Worth Southwest tournament on Thursday to fall to 3-11-1 on the year.
-
Cleburne notches two victories
The Cleburne Yellow Jackets began their host tournament with two wins on Thursday over Fort Worth South Hills and Mansfield Legacy, and improved to 7-6 on the season.
-
BREAKING NEWS: Interrante wins NCAA national title in 100 meter butterfly
Henderson State University true freshman and Cleburne High School alumni Zach Interrante won the 2010 NCAA Division II national title in the 100 meter butterfly at the NCAA swimming finals on Thursday with a time of 48.08, just edging out Grand Valley State's Aaron Beebe (48.32).
- More Sports Headlines
-
