Dillos Edge the Eagles

  • Christian Reyes (#22) and Winton Lackey (#10) break down to make a team tackle. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
    Christian Reyes (#22) and Winton Lackey (#10) break down to make a team tackle. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
  • Adrian Martinez and Winton Lackey smother the RB as Levi Glover goes after the fumble. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
    Adrian Martinez and Winton Lackey smother the RB as Levi Glover goes after the fumble. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
  • Luke Tharp (#1) races to the end zone. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
    Luke Tharp (#1) races to the end zone. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
  • Kaylub Roberts celebrates as he goes into the end zone. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
    Kaylub Roberts celebrates as he goes into the end zone. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
  • Preston Grey (#8) and Cash Bryant (#5) celebrate the big win. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
    Preston Grey (#8) and Cash Bryant (#5) celebrate the big win. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
  • Colton Pierce (#50) and Jefferson Stencil (45) get ready on defense. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
    Colton Pierce (#50) and Jefferson Stencil (45) get ready on defense. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey - 1916 Athletics
  • 2 teams. 1 Rivalry. 107th Battle of the River Courtesy of San Saba All Sports Booster Club
    2 teams. 1 Rivalry. 107th Battle of the River Courtesy of San Saba All Sports Booster Club

     

    It was another classic “Battle of the River” last Friday night as San Saba did just enough to beat their archrivals for the 63rd time, 20-12. San Saba has now defeated Goldthwaite six out of the last seven years with the lone loss coming in 2021 by a mere two points. The homecoming crowd overflowed Rogan Field with spectators on both sides of the field packing the stands, and filled the fence line for a great Friday night atmosphere. The point spread had San Saba picked to win by 14 points, but when you talk rivalry games, anything can happen. San Saba (2-1) will now turn its attention to the Cougars from Waco Bishop Reicher (03) next Friday, kickoff is set for 7:00 in Waco.

    Offensive leaders

    Luke Tharp was once again the workhorse for the Armadillo offense as he accounted for 97% of the offensive production. Tharp rushed for 185 yards on 17 carries (10.8 avg) rushing for two touchdowns and was 10 of 15 passing for 110 yards (66%) and connected with Kaylub Roberts for one passing touchdown. Levi Glover and Preston Grey contributed two catches each while Trace Temples caught three balls for 32 yards.

    Defensive leaders

    The Dillo defense played tough once again. Goldthwaite moved the ball into the red zone four times but was only able to cross the goal line once when a botched snap to the punter gave the Eagles the ball on the 16-yard line. San Saba’s defense has allowed only four touchdowns in three games. Leading the way on the defensives side was Jason Everett with 14 tackles, Sterling Proffitt accounted for 11 tackles and Levi Glover with 10 tackles and a fumble recovery. Lackey and Roberts contributed to the cause with eight tackles while Adrian Martinez caused a fumble and Cash Bryant intercepted a two-point conversion.

    Game recap 

    1st Quarter

    5:45 – Luke Tharp connects with Kaylub Roberts on a 10 yard out. Roberts then hits the sideline and burns into the end zone for a 34-yard score. PAT is good. 7-0 San Saba.

    4:26 – Goldthwaite’s speedy running back breaks a couple of tackles and finds the end zone from the 23-yard line. Two-point conversion is no good. 7-6 San Saba. Halftime score, San Saba 7 – Goldthwaite 6 

    3rd Quarter

    11:36 – The opening play of the 2nd half starts off with a bang when Tharp bursts past the Eagles defense and takes the ball 75 yards for the rushing score. PAT is good. 14-6 San Saba.

    4:38 – Following a botched punt by the Dillos, the Eagles are set up on the 16-yard line and easily score on the first play from scrimmage. Two-point conversion is no good. 14 – 12 San Saba. At the end of the 3rd quarter, San Saba 14 – Goldthwaite 12 

    4th Quarter

    4:24 – Tharp once again shows his wheels and once again scores on another 75-yard touchdown that ultimately sealed the game. PAT is no good. 20-12 San Saba. Final Score, San Saba 20 – Goldthwaite 12 More Homecoming Game Photos on Pages 10 & 12!