In an impressive first game of the 2023 UIL Texas Football State Championship for the 4A Division 2 bracket, the Madisonville Mustangs faced off against the La Grange Leopards, trampling over them 55-7, becoming Bi-District champions.

On the game's second play, Philip Green Jr. delivered a 42-yard touchdown, breaking tackles to secure an early Mustangs lead. Stephen Payan’s PAT was good, 0-7.

During one of the Leopards' strides, Jeremiah Burns got ahold of the ball, helping set the stage for the defense for the rest of the night while letting the Mustangs gain momentum.

Soon after, Green secured another touchdown with Payan’s PAT extending the lead to 0-14.

Quarterback Ty William’s 4-yard touchdown boosted the Mustang’s lead, and with another PAT successful, it brought the score to 0-21.

Deruise Johnson captured a fumble during a pivotal play by the Leopards. Green then capitalized on this opportunity, scoring another touchdown, and Payan's PAT extended the lead to 0-28.

Another fumble recovery by Johnson resulted in another touchdown, with the successful PAT widening the gap to 0-35.

Once again, Green continued to show that he can’t be stopped on the field, delivering an 18-yard touchdown. The PAT attempt was unsuccessful due to a snap issue, but the Mustangs maintained a steady lead at 0-41.

A fumble near the Madisonville End Zone saw Mustang’s Tristan Whaley prevent the Leopards from gaining a touchdown on the play.

Jakeithon Owen’s 28-yard touchdown pass, combined with Payan's successful PAT, increased the lead to 0-48.

Julian Sherman for the Leopards broke the silence with a touchdown, putting them on the board at 7-48 after a successful PAT.

Lorenzo Johnson fired back with an 8-yard touchdown play, and the PAT made it 7-55, helping lead the team to victory and becoming Bi-District Champions.

The Mustangs are off to a great start during this last season of football; their next opponent is Bellville, who is currently 11-0 overall; come out and support your local team on Friday, Nov. 17, at Klein Memorial High School in Spring at 7:30 p.m.