A third consecutive seat in the playoffs was clinched by the Brownwood Lions Friday night as they defeated the Sweetwater Mustangs 27-14.

The Lions had glimpses of brilliance with some will executed plays, but according to Lions’ Head Coach Bob Shipley, the team played very inconsistently.

“It was frustrating…I’m not sure what happened, but there were times we looked so good driving the offense down the field, then there were times we looked horrendous,” said Shipley.

The Lions forced and took advantage of several turnovers during the game.  Although the Lions made plenty of mistakes and had many penalties, the defense kept the Mustangs’ scoring to just two touchdowns.

“Huge defensive plays tonight,” Shipley said. “We were very, very fortunate to get the turnovers when we did.”

Brownwood goes to a 6-3 overall record on the season and is now 2-1 in district.  The Lions will close out the regular season next Friday night against Abilene Wylie before heading to the playoffs.

Click photo gallery below for pictures of the game and see a short video of Coach Shipley’s post-game comments.

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Scoring drives and highlights were as follows:

First Quarter

9:05        7-0          Stehl Ratliff completed the Lions’ first drive with a touchdown.  This was a 58 yd 7 play which lasted 2:58.  Matthew McCrane kicked the extra point.

Second Quarter

8:51        7-7          Sweetwater’s QB Jones scored a touchdown

0:26        14-7       Stephens rifled a pass to Garrett Wells for a touchdown, completing a 52 yard drive of 8 plays.  The extra point was good from McCrane.

0:04        17-7       After Sweetwater got the kickoff and attempted a return, Kemp delivered a hit that knocked the ball loose, which was recovered by BHS and two plays later, Matthew McCraine ends with a 36yd field goal.

Third Quarter

12:00                     The opening play of the second half, Cooper Howey made an interception at mid field which he carried down to the SHS 28 yard line.  Five plays later, Mitch Stephens ran the ball in for a touchdown, which was called back due to holding.

9:33        24-7       After another SHS fumble recovered by Brownwood, Ratliff made a short run for a touchdown, completing a 29yd drive.

4:00        27-7       McCrane completed a 36yd field goal which ended a 9 play 28 yard drive which took 4 minutes 23 seconds off the clock.

Fourth Quarter

6:43        27-14     SHS completed a 54 yd drive in 12 plays in 3:04.

Statistics:

BHS SHS

Total Yardage                                     179                                         113

Rushing Yards                                    92                                              93

Passing Yards                                     87                                              20

1st Downs                                           12                                              5

Turnovers                                           0                                                 4