Texas Xtreme fall 52-0

The Texas Xtreme traveled to Weatherford Saturday, March 8, and suffered an embarrassing 52-0 loss. The Xtreme suffered their second scoreless game in three weeks and second in team history. The combination of 17 new offensive players, four offensive linemen unavailable, 12 penalties, and 11 offensive turnovers was devastating.

Marvin Hopkins led the offense with four receptions for 43 yards; Larry Scott added two catches for 30 yards; Andrew Burks gained 27 rushing yards on seven carries; and Boo Beechum contributed 19 yards on four carries. The Xtreme offense completed 8-19 passes for 98 yards, seven interceptions, three fumbles, and gained 55 yards on 26 rushing attempts. The Xtreme added 177 yards on nine kickoff returns.

Offensive Coordinator Brandon Thompson stated that the penalties and turnovers were too much to overcome. Quarterback Ahmed Brown was unavailable until the third quarter. Brown was also ineffective as he threw five interceptions with three returned for touchdowns.

The Bullets scored first on a short drive that led to a field goal. After an Xtreme fumble, the Bullets took over at the Xtreme 38- yard line but were held scoreless.

The Bullets struck for their first touchdown after taking over at the Xtreme 41 and the drive was kept alive by a 4th down conversion. The Bullets scored again after a fumble recovery at the Xtreme 23-yard line and once again scored after an interception at the Xtreme 26-yard line, and the 2-point conversion was good to take a 25-0 lead.

The Bullets capitalized again after a fumble recovery in Xtreme territory and converted their second first half field goal to take a 28-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, with the exception of three interceptions returns for touchdowns, the Bullets' only other score came after once again taking over in Xtreme territory and converting their 3rd field goal.

Defensive Coordinator Gary Craig was pleased with the defensive performance considering the unit was on the field far too long with their back to the wall.

Cornerback Chris Nealy missed his second consecutive game with an ankle injury, and Defensive End Flem Kindle was not available until the 3rd quarter.

Xtreme owners Larry Anding and Gary Craig feel their team will rebound as the Xtreme started the 2003 season with a 3-3 record and went undefeated until they eventually lost in the league championship game.

The Xtreme will host the East Texas Wolves Saturday, March 15, at Brownsboro High School Stadium. The Xtreme hold an 8- 0 record against the Wolves. Kickoff time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.