SALADO, Texas — Little River Academy defeated Salado 41-28 to get their first win of the season in KCEN's Week 4 Game of the Week.

The game, which was Salado’s homecoming, got off to a fast start when the Bublebees forced a fumble on the Eagles’ opening drive. Running back Brian Grissom punched it in for the first score, giving the Bumblebees a 6-0 lead after a missed two-point conversion.

Salado responded quickly. Quarterback Brayden Dildine connected with tight end Landon Noske for a touchdown to put the Eagles ahead 7-6. The first quarter saw both teams trading scores, including a deep pass from Bublebees quarterback Brody Allen to Vincent Williams to reclaim the lead 13-7, followed by Noske running in a touchdown for Salado to go up 14-13.

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