Dragons Dominate on the Road, Overwhelm Byron Nelson 52-3 to Stay Undefeated
Southlake Carroll defeated Byron Nelson 52-3. Fri · Sep 12, 2025
Southlake Carroll Dragons football · 2025 season · District 6-6A.
Southlake Carroll continued its scorching start to the season, dismantling the Byron Nelson Bobcats 52-3 in a powerful road performance. The Dragons asserted their will in all three phases of the game at Northwest ISD Stadium, moving to a dominant 3-0 on the year.
The offense once again proved to be an unstoppable force. Quarterback Angelo Renda orchestrated a masterful aerial assault, connecting with his favorite targets for multiple scores. Renda found a wide-open Blake Gunter for a 25-yard touchdown and hit Brock Boyd for two more, including a spectacular deep strike that left the defense helpless.
The ground game provided the perfect complement, punishing the Bobcats at the line of scrimmage. The Dragons featured a multi-pronged rushing attack, with Davis Penn plunging into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown and Brooks Biggers adding another score with a tough 2-yard run, showcasing the team's depth and versatility.
While the offense lit up the scoreboard, the Dragon defense delivered another suffocating performance, holding the Bobcats to a single field goal. The unit was relentless, highlighted by a key fumble recovery from William Chen that thwarted a Byron Nelson drive and a crushing sack by Sam Erickson. This defensive dominance has become a hallmark of the team's perfect start.
Top plays
- Q1 · 12:00 — Angelo Renda throws a 25-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Blake Gunter.
- Q1 · 11:55 — Gavin Strange successfully kicks the extra point, making the score 10-3.
- Q2 · 8:59 — Running back Davis Penn runs for a 3-yard touchdown.
- Q2 · 7:12 — Angelo Renda throws a deep pass to Brock Boyd, who catches it in the end zone for a touchdown.
- Q2 · 2:48 — Harrison Phillips takes the handoff from Angelo Renda and runs for a 14-yard gain down to the 2-yard line for a first down.
- Q2 · 0:42 — Angelo Renda completes a pass over the middle to Blake Gunter, who is tackled inside the 5-yard line.
- Q3 · 9:26 — Angelo Renda throws a 7-yard touchdown pass to Brock Boyd.
- Q3 · 3:26 — Brooks Biggers is tackled in the backfield for a loss of one yard, leading to third and goal.
- Q3 · 2:43 — Quarterback Angelo Renda handles a low snap and hands off to Brooks Biggers, who runs for a 2-yard touchdown.
- Q3 · 2:38 — Gavin Strange successfully kicked the extra point for Carroll, increasing their lead to 52-3.