<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Tt41Y_1Gqng5g700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Tt41Y_1Gqng5g700" width="1587" height="893" ></figure>BRENHAM — The No. 4 Brenham Cubs completed their season-long mission to become district champions on Friday through a trademark Brenham performance on their home field.Brenham defeated Belton 35-7 at Cub Stadium thanks to hard-nosed running from junior running back CJ Glover and a near-perfect defensive effort.The Cubs (10-0, 5-0 district) completed their first undefeated regular season since 2011 with Friday’s win while claiming the district title they had to share with Waco University last season outright.“Every time the challenge was there, they really stepped up and executed,” Brenham coach Danny Youngs said. “I think the one thing I got to give these guys is how hard we play and just how disciplined they are. They stay focused on the task at hand.”The Cub defense made the first big statement of the night with a fourth-down interception from senior defensive back Tre’lyn Kelly midway through the first quarter.“Against a passing team, I knew something was going to come to my side, so I just read the play perfectly and I came down with the ball,” he said.The big play gave momentum to the Cubs while also giving proof to Brenham’s decision to consistently defer after winning coin tosses.“The defense always sets the tone on the field, so I am just happy to set the momentum,” Kelly said.It also set the stage for Brenham’s offense to put the first points on the board. Glover leaped above his linemen on a 2-yard carry into the end zone with 4:19 left in the quarter for the opening points of the game.Glover added another rushing touchdown from 18 yards out in the quarter before the defense took over. Brenham allowed only 54 first-half yards, including just 16 rushing yards on 12 carries.“I thought we did a good job of shutting down the run game,” Youngs said. “Hopefully everybody comes out healthy and is ready to rock and roll next week.”Glover added his third touchdown of the night on a 36-yard scamper to the end zone in the third quarter, bouncing off several tackles on his way to the goal line. Junior wide receiver Nate Rau later caught a 21-yard touchdown pass to take a 28-0 lead with 3:29 left in the period.Seconds into the fourth quarter, Glover put an exclamation point on Brenham’s performance with a 47-yard scoring run to the left side.His fourth touchdown of the night tied his career high while his 212 yards matched his third-highest mark of the season. Glover’s fourth consecutive 200-yard performance pushed him to 1,316 yards on the season, including 1,017 yards in district play.“I just have been practicing hard and I have been training a lot,” he said.Glover also gave credit to his offensive linemen, who gave him consistent blocking throughout the night.“I give all the props to the linemen because they helped me block and they helped me push through,” he said.“He knew it was going to come on him [after starting running back Jakoby Dixon was injured] and he stepped up to the challenge,” Youngs added. “The O-line stepped up to the challenge and you see what their hard work does.”Running back Samuel Ragston benefited from the O-line’s play late in the game with six carries for 24 yards, including a pair of third-down conversions in the fourth quarter. Junior quarterback Roland Branch Jr. also found space to run the ball with five carries for 30 yards.Rau caught Brenham’s only four completions in the passing game for 94 yards and his third-quarter touchdown.Belton ended its night with 154 yards, marking its first game below 300 yards this season. Brenham limited Belton senior quarterback Will Shepard to just 60 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown to senior wide receiver Gavin Ross.“We played very well,” Kelly said. “Not letting up any passing touchdowns throughout the district [until Friday], we are just one of the best in Texas.”Brenham’s defense also made three fourth-down stops, including two second-half plays that gave the Cubs good field position. Both second-half stops led to touchdowns on the Cubs’ ensuing drives.“They make plays because they prepare so hard and I could not be prouder of them,” Youngs said.Brenham will face Arlington Seguin in the bi-district round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs next week. The Cubs will host the bi-district playoff game at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13.After receiving the district championship trophy from Brenham High School principal Michael Watts, Youngs told his team that the “third season” is about to begin with the playoffs set to start. He later told The Banner-Press that his players will not need to be motivated to play in a similar manner to the rest of the season with a chance to make a deep run over the next several weeks.“They know what is at hand,” Youngs said. “There is no motivation. They are ready to play.”</div></body>

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BRENHAM — The No. 4 Brenham Cubs completed their season-long mission to become district champions on Friday through a trademark Brenham performance on their home field. Brenham defeated Belton 35-7 at Cub Stadium thanks to hard-nosed running from junior running back CJ Glover and a near-perfect defensive effort. The...

No. 4 Brenham claims district title with win over Belton

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No. 4 Brenham claims district title with win over Belton

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