Homecoming brings a Hornet win over Eden

  • MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD Lukas Smailus-Cruz (22) looks for space during a hard run. Smailus-Cruz led the Hornets in rushing with 178 yards and three scores.
    MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD Lukas Smailus-Cruz (22) looks for space during a hard run. Smailus-Cruz led the Hornets in rushing with 178 yards and three scores.
  • MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD Johnny Miller (5) returns a fumble with Jeremiah Torres blocking.
    MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD Johnny Miller (5) returns a fumble with Jeremiah Torres blocking.
A packed Hornet stadium felt a wave of triumph, as Lometa prevailed in thrilling fashion 42-36 over the Eden Bulldogs in Homecoming action Friday night. Lometa leaned on a massive first-half lead to secure its third victory of the year and stop a losing streak in the process. Lometa head coach D.T. Torres said he was proud of the effort, noting that his team was able to control the game on…

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