17-3a Lorena @ Connally

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Opening week of 17-3a play
Lorena Leopards 5-0
Connally Cadets 4-1
Connally's only loss comes to a *very* good 2a squad in Cameron Yoe. CC had lead late in the game, but gave up a critical turnover.
Lorena has defeated a fairly strong 3a Madisonville (4-2) and strong 2a Grandview Zebras (3-2).
Lorena's opponents have a combined record of 12-15, while the Cadet's opponents at 15-12.

Both are fairly balanced, but lean a bit toward the run. Connally has passed for 482 yards to Lorena's 656.

Both teams leading rushers are their QBs - Connally 675 yards Lorena 741.

Connally's next leading rushers of 489 yards, 278, and 124.
Lorena's " ". ". ". 379, 185, 183.

In other district play, Robinson Rockets(5-0) take on West Trojans (1-4) and
China Spring (4-1) takes on La Vega (2-3).

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For a year where 17-3a predicted to be a down year, per Maxpreps looks stronger than expected (state rank all classes):

Lorena 104
Connally 110
Robinson 120
China Spring 237 (misleading after playing Lampasas short leading rusher)

7-3a DOD
Sville 49
Glen Rose 535
Alvarado 407
Venus 765
Hillsboro 900

26-3a
La Grange 98
Gonzalez 441
Smith ills 908
Giddings 388
Yokum 382
Cuervo 243

17-3a teams exit district play very tested.

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Actually, after the Sunday update:

Connally 99 (13th 3A)
Lorena 100 (14th 3A)
Robinson 102 (15th 3A)