The Armadillos picked up their sixth win of the season and a critical third win in district 14-2A while securing a playoff position for the first time since 2021. With two games left in the regular season, San Saba now sits atop the district leaderboard with Mason at 3-0, followed by Holland at 2-1, Thorndale at 1-2 and Harper and Johnson City sitting at 0-3. A win over Holland next week will guarantee the Dillos at least a 2 seat in the playoffs and sets up a season-ending showdown for the district championship against their old rivals, the Mason Punchers. This week, San Saba will travel to Holland and play the Hornets for the first time ever; kickoff is set for 7:00.
Offensive stats
San Saba churned out 394 yards on 41 plays (9.6 avg), 317 of those yards coming on the ground. The Dillo offense attempted just eight passes but made the best of it as two receptions went for touchdowns. San Saba’s offense has slowly progressed upwards in the last weeks as they have scored 265 points on the year (33.1 AVG).
Offensive leaders
Tharp rushed for 214 yards on 11 carries (19.4 avg) and three scores while completing four passes to Preston Gray for 63 yards, two of those receptions resulting in a touchdown. Everett rushed for 29 yards on seven carries and a score, while Alex Aguirre carried the ball seven times for 54 yards, followed by Alex Aguirre with six carries for 15 yards. Glover turned quarterback for one play and connected with Danny English on a 14-yard pass.
Defensive Stats
The Dillo defense once again dominated the night as they forced 3 interceptions, 1 being returned for a touchdown, 4 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. After 8 games the defense has caused 16 turnovers (10 int, 6 fumbles) and returned 2 interceptions for touchdowns while only allowing 138 total points scored (17.25 avg)
Defensive leaders
Jason Everett – 13 (4 TFL), Kaylub Roberts – 11 (4 TFL, 2 sacks), Cash Bryant – 10 tackles, Adrian Martinez – 9 (5 TFL, 1 sack), Levi Glover – 8 (1 INT), Winton Lackey – 5, Sterling Proffitt – 1 INT returned for a touchdown.
Game recap 1st Quarter
9:50 – The Dillos' first score of the night comes from the legs of Luke Tharp when he takes the ball 44 yards down the middle for the score. PAT is good, 7-0 San Saba.
6:46 – Tharp finds receiver Gray down the sideline for a 36yard passing score. PAT is good, 14-0 San Saba.
1:58 – The Longhorns are able to capitalize on several Dillo penalties and move the ball to the one-yard line where they are able to sneak in for the score. PAT is good, 14-7 San Saba.
At the end of 1 quarter of play - San Saba 14, Harper 7
2nd Quarter
7:30 – Harper strikes through the air on a six-yard TD. PAT is NO GOOD, 14-13 San Saba.
4:42 – The Dillos move the ball from their own 30-yard line to the 22-yard line, from there, Everett breaks several tackles and finds his way into the endzone. PAT is good, 21-13 San Saba.
3:28 – Sterling Proffitt intercepts a pass on the 30-yard line and crosses into the endzone for a “pick six.” PAT is good, 28-13 San Saba.
:22 – Tharp again finds Gray on a flag route from 30 yards out. PAT is good, 35-13 San Saba.
Halftime score- San Saba 35, Harper 13
3rd Quarter
3:25 – The lone score of the quarter comes way of Tharp on a 23-yard run. PAT is good, 42-13 San Saba.
After 3 quarters of play – San Saba 42, Harper 13
4th Quarter
8:04 – Tharp caps off the night scoring for the Dillos as he sprints into the end zone for a 58-yard TD. PAT is good, 49-13 San Saba.
Final score – San Saba 49, Harper 13