RED RAIDERS DECLAW JAGUARS
With Lee clinging to a 24-23 lead over Horn, Josh Aubrey intercepted a pass and returned it 45 yards for the game-winning touchdown in the 31-23 victory over Mesquite Horn.  Lee led 7-0 after the first quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Jamal Mitchell, but was outscored 23-7 in the second quarter.  Mitchell finished the game with three touchdowns and 64 yards. The heavy lifting was done by sophomore Da Da Brown, who carried 20 times for 147 yards.

WACO EDGES OUT RAIDERS
The Red Raiders led 7-0 in the second quarter on a 1-yard scoring run by Jamal Mitchell. His touchdown capped a 19-play 89-yard drive.  REL added another in the third quarter on an 87-yard fumble return by Jordan Aubrey.  It wasn't enough as Waco claimed a 19-15 decision over the Red Raiders in Waco ISD Stadium.  Waco took the lead late in the fourth quarter when a fake punt set up the Lions for the game-winning score.  Waco quarterback Clarence Willis scored on a 7-yard keeper and Ernesto Guevara converted the PAT with 5:53 remaining.

LEE GET EAGLE EYE
Abilene's Hunter Cooke scooped up a loose fumble and returned it 33 yards to help the Eagles defeat Tyler Lee 21-6 at Texas Stadium.  Cooke's touchdown was set up when P.J. Butler and Chris Williams drilled Luke Wagner.  Lee unleashed a strong running attack behind Jamal Mitchell and Da Da Brown, who combined for 189 yards. The Raiders drew first blood, taking the opening kickoff 61 yards and scoring when Joseph Cleaver booted a 36-yard field goal.  AHS scored on its second possession on a 3-yard QB sneak.  The Raiders trailed 7-3 at the half.
GAME SUMMARY

FIELD GOAL DEFEATS KIMBALL
Joseph Cleaver nailed a 35-yard field goal with 3:16 remaining to give the Red Raiders a 3-2 win over Dallas Kimball.  It was the only points Lee scored all game.  Lee sophomore quarterback Luke Wagner finished with 96 yards passing and Jamal Mitchell rushed for 45 yards to lead REL on the ground. Kimball grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first quarter courtesy of a safety by Lee on a snap over the punter's head.  The score stood until late in the fourth quarter.

TROJANS SURVIVE WAR
The Raiders fought a tough battle, but came out on the short end in the 21-10 loss to Euless Trinity.  The Trojans scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to claim the win.  The Red Raiders took a 10-7 lead late in the third quarter on a 45-yard field goal by senior Joseph Cleaver.  Quarterback Brandon Rogers got hurt in the fourth quarter and is expected to miss the remainder of the non-district games.
RAIDER - TROJAN VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

RAIDERS CLAIM 27-24 VICTORY
With Lee and Lake Highlands tied 24-24 and 10 seconds on the clock, Joseph Cleaver connected for a 28-yard field goal to give the Red Raiders a 27-24 victory.  The Red Raiders built a 24-0 second-half lead, but Lake Highlands rallied to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.  Lee quarterback Brandon Rogers completed 11-of-22 passes for 134 yards and rushed for 63 yards. Jamal Mitchell scored two rushing touchdowns and sophomore Da Da Brown rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown.  Cleaver was perfect on extra points and 2-for-3 on field goals with a 33-yard kick and the game-winner.

TOUGH SCRIMMAGE FOR RAIDERS
DeSoto's Cyrus Gray rushed 11 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Eagles past Lee, 18-6, in their controlled scrimmage.  The Red Raiders began the day by working on their extra points and punt coverage before moving to the second session, which featured each team's offense going against the defense for 20 plays and 15 plays.  Gray provided the lone touchdown in the 15-minute running quarter session as the DeSoto senior eluded several Lee defenders to switch field and score on a 23-yard run.

LEE READIES FOR STATE 7-ON-7
The Red Raiders, who are making their eighth consecutive trip to College Station for the state tournament, begin their quest for a second 7-on-7 state title at 2 p.m. Friday at the Penberthy Fields on the campus of Texas A&M University.  REL finished second in pool play last year to qualify for the championship bracket, but was eliminated in the first round.  Lee not only made it to the championship bracket in 2004, but won it all, defeating Katy Taylor 40-26 in the title game. Lee is Pool N and will face Langham Creek at 2pm before battling Lake Travis at 4pm and Sherman at 6 pm.