Ryan Gafford (20), a sophomore quarterback playing his fourth game since an injury to starter Ryder Lambert, threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns, including a 74-yarder to Tate Maruska, as Stephenville (60) beat No. 9 Brownwood (4-2) in the Battle for 377. Maci Guay/For the Empire-Tribune
Joey D. Richards Abilene Reporter-News STEPHENVILLE — It was a rare night for the defending Class 4A Division I state champions. For only the second…