Tenaha topples Overton

In Texas high school football at the end of the season, it is never safe to take an undefeated opponent lightly. Last Friday night, the Tenaha Tigers squared off against the 9-0 Overton Mustangs. Tenaha entered the matchup with a 7-2 overall record and a 4-0 district record. Neither team had been stopped within 2A Division II District 11 meaning that this contest would serve as the district championship.

After four quarters, the Tigers proved to be too much for the Mustangs. Tenaha sent Overton home with a 41-21 loss and prevented the Mustangs from completing a perfect 10-0 season.

Tenaha was led by junior quarterback Brikelian Kenney. Kenney completed 15 of 20 passes for 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also contributed to the run game with five carries for 44 yards.

Senior running back Jordan Reese toted the load on the ground with 19 carries for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Fellow senior Kamarion Ross had 15 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown. D.J. Cooks took a pair of handoffs and earned 45 yards and a touchdown for his efforts. Ja’Tyrian Moore led the team in receiving yards with 93 on nine catches. Moore also took one of those nine catches to the house for six points. Avanta Fredieu had four receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown, and Kamarion Ross reeled in two for 15 yards. Defensively, Moore and Kenney each picked off an interception. D..J Cooks led the team with 10 tackles. Seth Stokes and Jaylon Williams each got to the quarterback for one sack a piece.

Tenaha enters the playoffs as the number one seed from District 11 and will face Hull-Daisetta in Jasper for their round one matchup this Friday night.