Lake Travis punched its ticket to the next round by grinding out a hard-nosed 13-7 win over Brennan on Friday night, a far cry from the shootouts both programs are used to unleashing. The Cavaliers leaned on toughness and timely offense, handing the Bears only their second loss of the season.
In a matchup ruled by defense, Lake Travis found just enough rhythm when it mattered. Quarterback Luke McBride turned into the catalyst for the Cavs, working efficiently through the air for 159 yards and a touchdown while also slipping into the end zone on a short keeper. McBride chipped in 16 yards on the ground, his best rushing total in weeks, helping steady an offense that needed every inch.
The hammer in the run game belonged to Vann Hopping, who churned out 139 yards and provided the physical presence that kept Brennan on its heels all night.
For the Bears, the night felt like a sudden stall. After hanging 49 points a week earlier, Brennan struggled to break through a Lake Travis defense that smothered every spark. Their seven-game win streak came to an abrupt end as they slipped to 10-2.
Lake Travis stays perfect at 12-0 and marches on with momentum firmly at its back.
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