Ponder prevails against Waco Connally in homecoming game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:11 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Ponder defeated Waco Connally 51-26 on Friday night at Mac Peoples Stadium. The Lions improved to 3-2 after capitalizing on momentum from a previous win over Bridgeport. Connally, now 0-5, struggled to keep pace, falling behind quickly in the first half. Both teams have a week off before beginning district play on October 9, with Connally hosting Gatesville and Ponder traveling to Gainesville.
- •Ponder scores 51 points, winning by 25.
- •Connally drops to 0-5 after a tough non-district schedule.
- •Ponder had a 34-20 lead by the second quarter.
- •Both teams have an open week before district play.
- •Connally will face Gatesville, while Ponder plays Gainesville.
- 7:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ponder at Waco Connally
"WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Ponder spoiled Waco Connally’s homecoming Friday night, handing the Cadets a 51-26 loss at Mac Peoples Stadium. The Lions entered the night at 2-2 and coming off a dominant 58-0 win over Bridgeport. They carried that momentum into Waco, putting up 51 points to earn their second straight victory and […]
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