Central Bobcats Lead Midland Lee at the Break

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Central Bobcats opened up District 2-6A play at home against the Midland Lee Rebels on Friday night. After key stops early in the game, Bobcats' Zey Johnson lifted Central to a lead at the half with three rushing touchdowns. Central leads, 21-18.

Central's defense came out of the gate on fire on Friday night. Blustering winds aided the Bobcats early after two straight stops. Punts into the wind set up Central with great field position and allowed the Bobcats to take an early 14-0 lead.

Zey Johnson acted as the bell cow on the first two drives. He scored from five yards out before converting a 4th down on the ensuing offensive possession, setting up another touchdown, this time from 11 yards.

Midland Lee responded late in the first quarter after a deep pass from JP Reyes to Jordon Shileds set up a 7-yard touchdown from Reyes two plays later. Central led 14-8 heading into the 2nd quarter.

In the 2nd, Central threw two picks that turned into ten Midland Lee points before the break. Johnson would add another score to lift the Bobcats to 21 points, but Midland Lee scored with 40 seconds remaining in the half to pull back within a field goal.

Both teams headed to the locker room; Central leading 21-18.