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Epic RB Showdown: Osborne vs Rhodes in High-Stakes Game

September 8, 2025
Osborne Runs for 220 Yards on 13 Carries but Lake Highlands Wins

Javian Osborne exploded for 220 yards on just 13 carries, including a 57-yard touchdown run, as Forney battled Lake Highlands in a North Texas showdown of elite running backs. The Notre Dame commit bounced back from an early fumble to deliver one of the most impressive individual performances of the season.

Christian Rhodes, bound for SMU, opened the scoring with a 33-yard touchdown to give Lake Highlands the early advantage. The back-and-forth affair came down to the final minutes, with Lake Highlands holding on for a 37-34 victory in a game that showcased two of the state's premier ball carriers.