The Brownwood defense looks to return to form as it allows an average of 26 points and 254 yards per game, with 20 takeaways on the season.

The Brownwood Lions missed out on a chance at a district championship last week with their loss to Stephenville, but the No. 2 playoff seed from District 4-4A Division I is already sewn up as head coach Jeryl Brixey’s squad looks to regain positive momentum in the regular season finale at Marble Falls Friday night.

Kickoff between the Lions (5-4, 2-1) and Mustangs (3-6, 0-3) is set for 7:30 p.m., and Brixey cautioned against Brownwood overlooking Marble Falls with a bi-district playoff date against either Big Spring or Pecos awaiting next week.

“They have enough talented kids that we’re going to have to go play well,” Brixey said. “In this district

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