Bears win offensive battle 40-36

Jon Jon Thompson, right, led the Bears in rushing

Following a typical Junior Varsity first half with the Bears leading 14-6 both the Bears and the Panthers could not be kept out of the endzone in the third quarter.

Westwood kicked things off in the third scoring on a five play drive beginning from the midfield stripe.

Brownsboro answered right back as Ryan Owens completed a 21 yard pass to Austin Adair before Jon Jon Thompson stole the show.

Thompson raced 40 yards for the Bears first touchdown of the second half giving the Bears a 20-14 lead after the missed two-point conversion.

After a Panther touchdown Thompson got the call again this time racing 60 yards for the go ahead score. Thompson converted the two-point conversion improving the Bears lead to 28-20.

Already with 100 yards rushing in the quarter following a 44 yard first half, Thompson was not done yet.

On the Bears first play of the drive following a Panther touchdown Thompson broke through a weak Westwood defense for an 80 yard touchdown run, his longest run this season.

Thompson's third score in the third quarter was just his third carry in the quarter. During the third, Thompson carried the ball three times for a total of 180 yards and three touchdowns.

In the fourth quarter things tightened up for both offenses while the Bears trailed 36-34.

With just :54 left to play after a great defensive stand by the Bears, Ryan Owens connected with Adam Dingler for a 21 yard touchdown pass. Dingler's catch improved the Bears lead to 40-36.

Westwood misplayed the Bears onside kick attempt and the ball was recovered by Brownsboro. The Bears kneeled the ball the final :52 seconds of the game.

Thompson totaled 285 yards of offense for the Bears, rushing for 258 yards on 10 carries and catching three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown.

Owens passed for 117 yards and 12 of 20 passes with three touchdowns. He hit Esteban Echandy for a two yard touchdown pass to end the first half.

Overall Brownsboro totaled 440 yards of offense while surrendering 324 yards to Westwood.

Ryan Cawthon intercepted a Panther pass late in the fourth quarter setting up the Bears winning touchdown.

The Bears will play at home tonight against Sabine.