Central Bobcats Up Big Over Belton at the Half

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Central Bobcats hosted the Belton Tigers on Friday night, looking to build on the momentum from Central's big win over El Paso Montwood last week. Central's offense rolled in the first half, putting up 31 points in the first two quarters. Central leads, 31-17.

The Bobcats struck early in this contest. After the defense forced a punt on the Tigers' opening possession, Central scored on a quick, 3-play, drive ending with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Micah Smith to Gavin Johnson.

Belton answered with a score of their own, but Central retook the lead late in the 1st quarter with a field goal.

Central retook the lead later in the 2nd quarter after driving 70 yards down the field. Mainly behind the legs of the freight train that is Zey Johnson,  Central capped off the drive with Johnson's first rushing touchdown of the night.

The Bobcats forced another stop, and the offense took advantage. Just outside the 5-yard line, Smith avoided pressure before he found Zey Johnson in the flat. Johnson scored his second receiving touchdown in as many weeks as Central took a 24-10 advantage with four minutes to go in the half.

Belton would score again before halftime on a drive where the Tigers finally managed to run the football. With 59 seconds left, Central had one more chance to score, and they delivered. Two seconds remained on the clock, and the Bobcats had the ball at Belton's 35-yard line. Smith loaded up and launched a deep pass to Gavin Johnson, who hauled in the football in the back of the end zone. 

Both teams headed to the locker rooms with Central up two touchdowns, 31-17.