The San Marcos Academy Bears opened their season with a big win over UIL District 15-2A Division II Charlotte High School, shutting out the Trojans 28-0.
SMA junior running back Robby Newman (San Marcos) scored the first touchdown for the Bears and senior quarterback Bryce Patterson (New Braunfels) had a good night connecting with several receivers, including junior Gino Dipollino (New Braunfels), who took one in for a score.
The Bears defense stood tall, preserving the shutout over a strong Trojan offense. SMA senior defensive lineman Gordon Murphy (San Marcos) had a great game and contributed a safety to the Bears' final tally. Junior Alex Davis (Kingsbury) played well in the free safety spot throughout the game, and head coach Les Davis also cited sophomore Inaki Infante-Valenzuela (Jalisco, Mexico), who added several PATs in what was his first time playing American football.
