Sammy Saenz scored six touchdowns to lead Littlefield to a commanding win over Muleshoe in Week 7 of the Lubbock-area high school football season. Saenz threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for two more, finishing 19-of-26 passing and carrying the ball 14 times for 78 yards.
Saenz’s passing connected often, spreading the ball effectively across the field. His four touchdown passes helped set the tone early, while his rushing ability added another dimension to Littlefield’s attack. One interception marred his otherwise efficient day through the air.
Wide receiver Jayden Barrio was a major beneficiary, hauling in seven catches for 169 yards and two touchdowns. Nehemiah Beanes also contributed on offense with four catches for 64 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Beanes was active with two interceptions and a safety, alongside five tackles, four of which were solo.
Running back Daniel Rojas added balance to the ground game with 70 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Jonas Camacho also ran effectively, gaining 95 yards on 16 attempts.
Littlefield’s defense made its presence felt, with Rojas recording nine tackles including three solo stops and a sack. Beanes’ two interceptions helped stall Muleshoe drives and swing momentum. The safety he recorded further padded the scoreboard and put additional pressure on the opposition.
Other standout performers from Week 7 in the area included Brayden Hurst of Idalou, who completed 11 of 12 passes for 275 yards and four touchdowns in their win over Roosevelt. Farwell’s Tak Miller passed for 140 yards and two touchdowns with one interception, while rushing for 109 yards and a touchdown. Coy Miller, also from Farwell, rushed 27 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns, caught four passes for 42 yards and a touchdown, and threw a 34-yard completion on his only pass attempt.
Abernathy’s Kolt Micheletti threw for 103 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 119 yards and another score. Ranger Carroll had three catches for 91 yards and a touchdown, and Gio Soto made 17 tackles, including 10 solo, with three for loss and two fumble recoveries.
Lubbock-Cooper Liberty’s Cy Leach was 9-of-12 passing for 111 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Borger. Talon Wilcox rushed six times for 68 yards and two touchdowns, and Koleman Hendrix caught four passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns. Pierce Fioroni added an 85-yard kickoff return touchdown to his three catches for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Idalou’s Cooper Hammock-Wilson recorded three catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns, while Kole Lutrick had two catches for 83 yards and a touchdown. H McClendon made three catches for 77 yards and a touchdown.
Littlefield’s balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense combined to put the Muleshoe game out of reach. The full stat line from Week 7 highlights the depth of talent across the Lubbock-area high school football teams this season.
According to Yahoo Sports.
