Hornets fall 27-7 to run-oriented Bellville

Brahmas dominate with ground game

LARRY DAVIS of Caldwell carries the ball against Bellville last Friday. The Hornets lost 27-7 to fall to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in district.
LARRY DAVIS of Caldwell carries the ball against Bellville last Friday. The Hornets lost 27-7 to fall to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in district.

Bellville rushed for 243 yards and dominated defensively as the Brahmas kept their playoff hopes alive in a 27-7 road win over Caldwell last Friday.

Bellville improved to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in District 12-4A, while Caldwell fell to 2-6 and 0-3.

Caldwell, which can guarantee a playoff berth with a road win at Brookshire Royal this Friday and a home victory over Smithville on Nov. 8, struggled offens…