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Lamar Texans Win Bi-District Playoff vs. Morton Ranch High School

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Staff writer | November 17, 2015

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Lamar Rangerette Officer Paige Evans strikes a halftime pose. (Photo: Elaine Matte Mut)

The Lamar Texans continued their undefeated streak in the first round playoff game vs. the Morton Ranch Mavericks, 38-17.

Dua'Vadis Williams started the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown, followed late in the first quarter by Jordan Stevens with a 32-yard interception return.

In the second quarter, Texan Will Fallon answered a Morton Ranch field goal by kicking a 36-yard field goal.

Ta'Zhawn Henry, #1, takes a hand off from Quarterback Owen Holt #11. (Photo: Elaine Matte Mut)

In the second half, following a Maverick touchdown, Texans Jai'ran Traylor scored with a 4-yard run, Ta'Zhawn Henry touchdowned with a 33-yard run and Caleb Jolivette delivered a 44-yard run touchdown,. The Mavericks squeezed in a touchdown in the last 30 seconds of the game, but the Texans triumphed 38-17 to move to the Area Playoffs.

The Lamar Texans will face the Eisenhower HS Eagles this Saturday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m., Thorne Stadium.

Half time performing Rangerettes Peggy Polydoros, ChauLien Phan, Nicole Mut and Sarah Frank also performed in a Rookie Dance at a pep rally that morning. (Photo: Elaine Matte Mut)
Lamar Band Members show their spirit. (Photo: Elaine Matte Mut)
JV Cheerleaders urge the Texans to “Be Aggressive!” (Photo: Elaine Matte Mut)
Jai'ran Traylor, #25, leaves Mavericks fans worried as he charges downfield. (Photo: Elaine Matte Mut)

Half time performing Rangerettes Peggy Polydoros, ChauLien Phan, Nicole Mut and Sarah Frank also performed in a Rookie Dance at a pep rally that morning. (Photo: Elaine Matte Mut)