Bears fall in homecoming game to Austin Veritas Academy, 46-28

San Marcos Academy was defeated by Austin Veritas Academy in the Bears’ homecoming game inside Ingram Stadium on Friday, 46-28.

SMA (3-2) hung with the Defenders (5-0) through the first half, only trailing 16-8. But Veritas Academy pulled away with a 30-point second half to take the 46-28 victory.

Sophomore quarterback Mitchell Howard completed 10-of-18 passes for 86 yards with one touchdown and one interception while also gaining 35 yards and a score on five rushing attempts. Senior tight end Julian Hernandez-Enriquez reeled in Howard’s lone touchdown throw from seven yards out and caught three other passes to finish the night with 37 yards.