Somerville Yeguas fall to Burton 34-6 for first district loss

Somerville to face Snook this week

SOMERVILLE YEGUA QUARTERBACK Johnny Legg dives for extra yards near the Burton goal line during the Yeguas’ loss to the Panthers last Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
SOMERVILLE YEGUA QUARTERBACK Johnny Legg dives for extra yards near the Burton goal line during the Yeguas’ loss to the Panthers last Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

The Somerville Yeguas kept it close in the early going, but Burton’s explosive offense took over, particularly after a strong showing from senior quarterback Ryan Roehling, to win 34-6 last Friday in Burton.

Somerville, now 3-4 overall but still 2-1 in district play, still has a strong shot at a playoff appearance despite the loss.

Burton, the District 13-2A leader, improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 i…