Hornets win barn-burner over tough Blum Bobcats

  • COURTESY PHOTO | MEGAN LUSTY Lukas Smailus-Cruz shakes a defender during the Hornets’ 72-65 win on Friday.
    COURTESY PHOTO | MEGAN LUSTY Lukas Smailus-Cruz shakes a defender during the Hornets’ 72-65 win on Friday.
  • COURTESY PHOTO | MEGAN LUSTY Brandon Moore looks for space to run the ball.
    COURTESY PHOTO | MEGAN LUSTY Brandon Moore looks for space to run the ball.
Lometa prevailed in a thriller Friday night, taking down the Blum Bobcats 72-65. Despite two starters being out of the game, Lometa was able to rack up 574 yards on offense. The Hornets’ run game led the way, accounting for 383 yards and five touchdowns. Lometa head coach D.T. Torres had praise for his running backs. “We were pleased with the production of the backfield,” he said. “Stone [Carr…

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