Bucks lose nailbiter to Wall Hawks, fall to 3-6 and 1-3 in district play and close out season next week against Clyde

Wed, 11/07/2018 - 12:00 am

Quarterback Kevin Franco (5) drops back and loads up to throw a pass to an outside reciever. Franco as a passer struggled, throwing under 50 percent, but helped in the run game and allowed the offense to move down the field consistently. BA photo by James
Pictured here are the three girls who completed Coach Chris Robertson’s conditioning commitment, which ended Oct. 15. Pictured from left to right are Carly Tennison, Alyssa Reyes and Morgan Hash. BA photo contributed by Chris Robertson
The Bucks team huddles before the last play of the game, which would require a 16-yard touchdown and an extra point for the Bucks to topple Wall. BA photo by James Norman
The Buckaroos defense makes a gang tackle on the Wall ball carrier.The Bucks defense was fairly consistent on the night, though struggled at consistently stopping the run and keeping big plays from happening. BA photo by James Norman
Yatziri Trejo (3) takes a shot at the basket for two points for the Lady Bucks. On the floor with her are Alyssa Reyes (5), Aaliyah Lawson (12) and Mariah Baledez (2), during the scrimmage with Cisco on Tuesday, Oct. 30. BA photo by Jean Hayworth
Kylee Willis (25) has just brought the ball down the floor and is setting up possible shot with Alyssa Reyes (5), while Carly Tennison (15) moves across floor under basket. Madison Stanley (10) is in position to get pass or screen for shot or get rebound
Madison Stanley (10) attempts to make shot with Cisco player blocking her, as Kylee Willis moves in to assist in scrimmages at the Breckenridge ISD Athletic and Fine Arts Center, Oct. 30. BA photo by Jean Hayworth
Baylee Young (21) intercepts a pass by one of the Cisco players and helps the Lady Bucks move back down the floor. There to assist are Alyssa Reyes (5), Mariah Baladez (2) and Aaliyah Lawson (12). BA photo by Jean Hayworth

James Norman

What. A. Game.

The Breckenridge Buckaroos lost a nailbiter to the district’s top team Friday night in Wall, as the Hawks bested the Bucks 28-22. Both teams got off to hot starts, as both teams in the first half consistently stopped the other, scored and forced turnovers.

Though, the Bucks left a lot out on the field Friday, as they had three drives that were close to touchdowns, but did not result in any points. One of them was a touchdown called back for a holding that they could not score again. Another was a turnover on downs after a failed fourth down inches away from a score. Another drive ended after an interception. All three drives occurred in the first half.

However, the defense came up with two interceptions on the game, and were able to score a safety in the first half. At halftime, the score was 15-14 in favor of the Bucks. Momentum seemed split at this point, but had been on the Bucks side towards the end of the second quarter, as the Bucks fell behind 14-6, but were able to score nine unanswered points thanks to the defense’s safety and touchdown subsequently by the offense.

The second half was a little more mistake free, but also saw more defense. The game went into the fourth tied 22-22. Coach Casey Hubble gathered the team as the quarter started and emphasized if they can win the quarter, they win the game. The Bucks were able to finish out their defensive drive and get the ball back. They drove nearly 80 yards and ate more than half the quarter away, but missed a field goal attempt.

The Hawks got the ball and were able to score, but missed the extra point. This left the Bucks with two minutes to play, and a chance to win the game if they could score and make the extra point.

The Bucks drove down the field and put themselves at the Hawks 16-yard-line with one play remaining. Quarterback Kevin Franco was pressured from his left side and was unable to escape it, resulting in a sack and the end of the game.

The Bucks fall to 3-6 after the loss and are now 1-3 in district. Wall is 6-2 and on top of the district at 4-0. The Bucks will close out district play next week against Clyde, who is both 3-6 overall and 1-3 in district, just like the Bucks. With this loss, the Bucks season is on life support, and a playoff berth remains unlikely.

Check back with the

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this week for updates leading up to the game, and a closing story detailing the ups and downs of the Bucks season.

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