Hornets win a shootout, move to 1-1 on the year

  • Elijah Gonzales (5) and Matthew Surber (4) are in on a tackle for loss. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD
    Elijah Gonzales (5) and Matthew Surber (4) are in on a tackle for loss. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Elijah Gonzales (5) and Matthew Surber (4) are in on a tackle for loss. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD
    Elijah Gonzales (5) and Matthew Surber (4) are in on a tackle for loss. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

    Lucas Smailus-Cruz was on a mission Friday night. He found the endzone for all six of Lometa’s touchdowns, as the Hornets beat the Blum Bobcats 44-38.

    Cruz, a sophomore, had four rushing touchdowns, two receiving touchdowns and 288 yards for the Hornets.

    Cruz recognized that he couldn’t have done this alone and highlighted how the team worked together for the win.

    “I have a good line,” he said. “I wa…