Lake Belton JV Silver Defeats Rouse JV in Thrilling 26-19 Victory

In an exciting Thursday night matchup, the Lake Belton JV Silver team pulled off a hard-fought 26-19 win over Rouse JV, improving their season record to 3-1 and starting district play with a 1-0 mark.

The game was tightly contested, with both teams battling for dominance throughout the first half. Gavin Carpenter opened the scoring for Lake Belton with a rushing touchdown, setting the tone early. Kayden Harrison then electrified the crowd with a 75-yard rushing touchdown, showing his speed and explosiveness. Logan Winkler added to the offensive surge with another rushing touchdown, and Kaiden Ortiz’s extra point kick tied the game at 19-19 going into halftime.

The second half showcased Lake Belton’s defensive grit, with the unit tightening up and stifling Rouse's offense. The lone score of the half came when quarterback Reese Rosenbaum connected with Brock Von Raics for a touchdown pass, and Ortiz once again added the extra point. Gavin Carpenter sealed the victory with a critical fumble recovery, ensuring Rouse had no opportunity to mount a comeback.

Lake Belton’s stellar defensive performance and clutch plays in the second half allowed them to hold off a tough Rouse team and secure the win. With the victory, Lake Belton JV Silver improves to 3-1 on the season and stands 1-0 in district play.

The team will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push through the district schedule.