Lovejoy dominates Melissa to win coveted district title
Key points:
- Lovejoy defeats Melissa 28-7 to win the Region II, District 6-5A title
- Red Oak wins district title despite losing QB Reggie Moody to injury
- Bridgeland claims the District 16-6A title and secures their first playoff appearance since 2003
Lovejoy High School football team stunned No. 9 ranked Melissa with a 28-7 victory, claiming the Region II, District 6-5A title. Lovejoy’s defense put on a spectacular show, holding Melissa’s high-scoring offense to just 143 yards and forcing three turnovers. Meanwhile, Red Oak secured the District 4-5A, Region I title with a win over Midlothian, despite losing their starting quarterback to injury. Bridgeland dominated Cy Springs to claim the District 16-6A crown, and L.D. Bell brought an end to Trinity’s 26-year winning streak. In a thrilling game, Panther Creek clinched the Region II, District 6-4A title with a last-second touchdown…
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