AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anderson’s rise to statewide prominence in Class 5A has been on full display this season, and the Trojans don’t plan to stop their quest for a district title anytime soon.
Ranked No. 9 in the latest 5A-Division I Top 10, Anderson takes his undefeated record south to face Buda Hays at 7:30 PM Thursday at Bob Shelton Stadium in the KBVO Game of the Week.
The win keeps the Trojans atop the District 12-5A1 standings, and for the Hawks, an upset win would at least keep them mathematically alive for a playoff berth.
For Anderson, running back Caleb Crenshaw has been one of the Texans’ most dominant players. He rushed for 1,428 yards, averaging nearly 10 yards per carry and over 200 yards per game, with 17 touchdowns. Quarterback Cove Darbyshire threw 12 touchdowns to five interceptions.
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On the defensive end for the Trojans, Liam McMillian was outstanding as he made 22 tackles for loss and 64 overall. He also has three interceptions and a blocked kick.
For the Hawks, quarterback Takuma Ames will be out for the season due to a knee injury he suffered against Lockhart on Oct. 3. Troy Wright has taken on those duties, and he has two strong full-backs he can hand to in Gabriel Beach and Ian Stegall. Peaches has rushed for 500 yards and six touchdowns this season, while Stegall has scored four times and tallied 363 yards on the ground.