La Grange holds off rallying Caldwell 25-15

Leopards build big lead, hold on for win

JUNIOR MATHIS OF Caldwell carries the ball last Friday against La Grange in La Grange. Caldwell lost 25-15 and fell to 2-5 for the season. The Hornets face Bellville this Friday. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
JUNIOR MATHIS OF Caldwell carries the ball last Friday against La Grange in La Grange. Caldwell lost 25-15 and fell to 2-5 for the season. The Hornets face Bellville this Friday. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

The Caldwell Hornets rallied in the second half with two touchdowns and a pair of goal line stands, but La Grange held on for a 25-15 win last Friday in La Grange.

The Hornets, who trailed 22-0 at halftime after some crucial turnovers, played error-free and tenaciously in the second half, but the first half could not be overcome.

Caldwell fell to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in district play, while La Grange…