GODLEY — Stryker Reed rushed for 186 yards, completed each of his three passes, completed all three of his passes for 97 yards and accounted for two Gordon scores to lead the Longhorns to a 77-36 thrashing of Abbott in a Class 1A Division I state semifinal game Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.

As remarkable as the versatile junior back’s individual effort was, what transpired over the entirety of 40 rain-soaked minutes was even more important. With its 14th straight win since the beginning of the 2024 season, Gordon earned a trip to AT&T Stadium in Arlington in 10 days with a chance to become a back-to-back Class 1A DI champion. The Panthers ended their season with a 13-1 record.

Friday’s game marked the first time all year that the Longhorns had to play a complete four quarters, having entered the contest outscoring opponents 721-48 and seeing all 13 previous tilts called on account of the 45-point mercy rule.