Orangefield defeated Anahuac 49-14 on Thursday night at McLain Stadium in a district game between two unbeaten teams. The Bobcats' defense held the district's No. 1-ranked offense to 227 yards. Orangefield led 21-0 after the first quarter.
Gage Lucas rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns for the Bobcats. Carson Gonzalez threw for 152 yards and three touchdowns. Anahuac cut the lead to 21-8 in the second quarter, but Orangefield scored two more touchdowns and led 35-8 at halftime. Jaytwan Dowdye led the Panthers with 64 yards on 14 carries.
Anahuac is now 5-4 overall and 4-1 in district play. Orangefield is 7-1 overall and 4-0 in district. Anahuac has a bye this week. Orangefield will travel to Coldspring.