Byron Nelson stuns Southlake Carroll for historic Texas high school football win
The field was stormed as the final horn sounded in Trophy Club on Friday night.
Byron Nelson (Texas) stunned No. 9 Southlake Carroll in a 34-17 thrashing to remain undefeated on the season behind a massive performance on the ground from Tucker James and a turnover-happy defense.
James finished with 23 carries for 147 yards with a 40-plus yard touchdown run as the Bobcats clinched the District 4-6A, Region IV title.
It's the first time Byron Nelson (9-0, 6-0) has beaten the Dragons, a perennial Texas high school football power, since the school opened its doors in 2009
Southlake Carroll takes its first loss of 2023 after two consecutive weeks scoring 70-plus points.
Graham Knowles, a 3-star Georgia Tech commit, threw three interceptions in the loss, including a 27-yard pick-six by Jacoven Julian that put the Bobcats up 27-3 in the third quarter.
Knowles entered the season on a tear — with more than 1,600 passing yards and 14 touchdowns.
Byron Nelson held a 13-3 halftime lead and scored two unanswered touchdowns to open the third quarter.
-- Andy Buhler | andy@scorebooklive.com | @sblivetx
Lead photo by Brian McLean.
