It was the Class 4A St. Thomas More Cougars vs. the 5A Catholic Bears in this week’s GameTime Louisiana Week 3 matchup.
The scoring began before fans realized what was happening, but soon both teams clamped down on defense to make this a game where the tension was palpable.
By the end of the first quarter, a total of 40 points had been scored and the Cougars were up 26-14.
Howard (@Walker_Howard4) delivers another strike. This time finding Paxton Perfect (@paxton_perret). PAT is good#Cougars 26#Bears 14 pic.twitter.com/j6azmXlFRw
— Josh Sibley (@RealJSibley) October 17, 2020
The Bears brought the scoring to a halt for St. Thomas More in the second, and managed to score a field goal to cut the Cougar lead a bit before the half.
Wes Woodward and Mikey Albarado there on third for Catholic. pic.twitter.com/cAs7fnbmuO
— Jerit Roser (@JeritRoser) October 17, 2020
The Howard-Bech Connection
Cougar QB Walker Howard might be the son of former LSU QB Jamie Howard, but he plays like a guy determined to forge his own legacy. He’s one of the nation’s top quarterback prospects in the Class of 2022 and is already committed to his Dad’s alma mater.
Howard’s chemistry with Bech, who’s headed to Vanderbilt in the fall, is undeniable. The first-half stats were mind-bending.
Unoiffically, Walker Howard 15 of 23 for 200 yards and 3 TDa in the first half for STM; Jack Bech 7 catches for 179 yards and 1 TD #LHSAA @AdvocateSports
— Robin Fambrough (@FambroughAdv) October 17, 2020
Player of the Game: Jack Bech
Bech ended the night with 10 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns. He was undeniably the player of the game for the Cougars, making plays on both sides of the ball.
A Great Game Among Great Friends
The Bears brought a range of playmakers to the field in this narrow loss, including Emery Jones, Landon O’Connor, George Hart III, Shelton Sampson and Michael Cerniauskas.
This is what it's all about! Two great ones QB Walker Howard of St. Thomas More and OL Emery Jones of Catholic High.
Very good friends off of the field. Future #LSU teammates in class of 2022? pic.twitter.com/W4hGM3lB5j
— Mike Scarborough (@ScarboroughMike) October 17, 2020
St. Thomas More pulled ahead in the end to beat the Catholic Bears 39-38 in a thriller for the ages.
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