Lake Belton Red Beats Belton Middle School 18-12 in Thrilling Game In an exciting game, Lake Belton Red secured an 18-12 victory over Belton Middle School, showcasing a balanced attack on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Jase Ptaszek led the offensive charge with a pivotal touchdown run, setting the tone for his team. The highlight of the game came when Joel Ihekoronye electrified the crowd with a 35-yard touchdown run, giving the Red momentum. The game-winning play was drawn up, and wide receiver Conner Krueger threw a touchdown pass to Tucker Bailey in the final minute of the game. Tucker Bailey capitalized on the wide-open opportunity, catching the decisive touchdown pass that sealed the win for Lake Belton Red. On the defensive side, Bentley Ayers, Cannon Whitish, Mason Brown, and Kaden Carter were key contributors. Carter stood out with two crucial interceptions, stifling Belton Middle School’s offense and helping secure the victory. Lake Belton Red will look to continue their winning ways in their next matchup against North Belton on Monday, October 21, at Lake Belton High School. Players of the Game: Kaden Carter and Tucker Bailey Belton Middle School Defeats Lake Belton Middle School 34-0 In a hard-fought game, Lake Belton Middle School faced off against their cross-town rivals, Belton Middle School, but came up short in a 34-0 loss. The game, held at Belton's home field, saw Lake Belton battling tough opposition from the opening whistle. Belton Middle School's offense quickly established control, scoring multiple touchdowns early in the first half. Despite Lake Belton's defense putting in a determined effort, they were unable to contain Belton's speedy running backs.. On the other side of the ball, Lake Belton's offense struggled to gain momentum, facing a relentless defense that kept them from putting points on the board. With this loss, Lake Belton is looking ahead to improve for the remainder of the season, hoping to bounce back and continue to develop their skills as they face future opponents. Players of the Game: Lawson Phillips and Wyatt Bullard