Brenham defeated Belton 35-7 on Friday at Cub Stadium, winning the 8-5A-II district championship. The Cubs are 10-0 overall and 5-0 in district play. Belton is 7-3 and 4-1. It was Brenham's fifth win over Belton in six meetings since 2022.
CJ Glover rushed for 213 yards and four touchdowns, his fourth straight game with more than 200 rushing yards. Roland Branch threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Nate Rau, giving Brenham a 35-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Belton's only scoring drive ended with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Will Shepard to Gavin Ross.
Belton finished with 92 rushing yards and 62 passing yards. The Tigers punted five times, turned the ball over on downs twice and threw one interception.
Belton head coach Josh Mann said Brenham's defense was among the best he has seen in 25 years. Belton's four-game win streak ended. Belton will host Ennis in a bi-district playoff game, tentatively set for 7 p.m. next Friday at Tiger Field.