San Antonio Brennan Bears Triumph Over PSJA High School Bears in Area Matchup, 36-14

PHARR, TEXAS - PSJA High School Bears and the San Antonio Brennan Bears met Friday night under the gloomy skies, in the Battle of the Bears. The first quarter was marked by a seesaw of touchdowns, with both teams locked in a 7-7 tie.

As the game progressed into the second quarter, the San Antonio Brennan Bears seized control, amassing 14 more points and heading into halftime with a commanding 21-7 lead. Micai Thompson (So) [8] and Jason Love (Sr) [1] were pivotal in Brennan's offensive efforts, making significant contributions to the scoreboard. PSJA fought back in the third quarter, narrowing the gap with a touchdown by Jorge Alanis (Jr) [22], bringing the score to 21-14. The game's turning point came in the final quarter, as Brennan's relentless offense, led by Micai Thompson's rushing touchdowns, secured an additional 15 points, culminating in a final score of Brennan Bears 36, PSJA High School Bears 14.

Key Stats:

• Passing:

  • PSJA High School Bears: Jaime Lopez (Sr) [7] completed 15 of 33 passes for 213 yards with a 45.5% completion rate, averaging 14.2 yards per throw. He threw two touchdowns, and his QB rating was 41.6.

  • San Antonio Brennan Bears: Cayden Glass (So) [7] completed 12 of 20 passes for 134 yards with a 60% completion rate, averaging 11.2 yards per throw.

• Rushing:

  • PSJA High School Bears: Jorge Alanis (Jr) [22] led with 16 carries for 100 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per carry. Jaime Lopez (Sr) [#7] had 13 carries for 13 yards.

  • San Antonio Brennan Bears: Cayden Glass (So) [7] showcased his running skills with 12 carries for 94 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. Micai Thompson (So) [8] had 15 carries for 71 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry.

• Receiving:

  • PSJA High School Bears: Ryan Vallejo (Jr) [2] caught 5 passes for 82 yards, averaging 16.4 yards per catch.

  • San Antonio Brennan Bears: Jason Love (Sr) [1] led with 4 receptions for 66 yards, averaging 16.5 yards per catch.

• All-Purpose Yards:

  • PSJA High School Bears: Jorge Alanis (Jr) [2] recorded 162 all-purpose yards (100 rushing, 13 receiving, 49 kick return).

  • San Antonio Brennan Bears: Micai Thompson (So) [8] contributed 88 all-purpose yards (71 rushing, 17 receiving).

• Tackles:

  • PSJA High School Bears: Tristan Escobar (Jr) [2] made 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assist).

  • San Antonio Brennan Bears: Tristan Escobar (Jr) [2] recorded 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assist).

• Touchdowns:

  • PSJA High School Bears: Jaime Lopez (Sr) [7] scored 1 rushing touchdown, and Jorge Alanis (Jr) [#22] added 1 rushing touchdown.

  • San Antonio Brennan Bears: Micai Thompson (So) [8] scored 3 rushing touchdowns, and Jason Love (Sr) [#1] added 2 rushing touchdowns.

Despite the commendable efforts of PSJA, Brennan emerged victorious, securing a spot in the Regional Quarterfinals against Lake Travis on Friday, November 24th, at 3:00 pm. For the valiant PSJA High School Bears, the conclusion of the game marked the end of their season, a journey filled with highs and lows. Despite the defeat, players like Jaime Lopez and Jorge Alanis showcased unwavering determination throughout the game. As they reflect on their efforts, they left the field with heads held high, knowing they've given their all.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Brennan Bears, buoyed by this victory, now set their sights on the Regional Quarterfinals. Spearheaded by standout performers like Cayden Glass and Micai Thompson, they prepare to face Lake Travis.