• The Tyler Junior College Apaches narrowly held off Cisco College, winning 35–28 in the SWJCFC semifinal.
  
  

• TJC jumped out to a 35–0 lead before Cisco mounted a furious comeback. 

• Tight end Lonnie Johnson was huge for TJC — he caught three touchdown passes in the game.
  
  

• With the win, TJC advanced to the SWJCFC Championship Game, getting one step closer to a conference title.
  
  

Key Takeaways:

• The Apaches’ fast start was critical — building that big lead gave them a cushion when Cisco rallied.
  
  

• Despite the close finish, TJC showed poise under pressure and leaned on playmakers like Johnson.
  
  

• Their defense did enough early to set the tone, but gave up points late — that’s something they might need to tighten up moving forward.
  
  

What This Means:

• TJC’s perfect season continued — they improved to 10‑0 with this win.
  
  

• They now enter the SWJCFC title game with serious momentum and a high ceiling.
  
  

• The performance under pressure could serve them well in the championship, but they’ll need to shore up their second-half defense.

Final Word:
Tyler JC did exactly what they needed to do: start fast, build a lead, and then survive a comeback. It wasn’t flawless, but they proved they can win in big moments — and that’s playoff football.

TJC (10‑0) is heading into the conference title game riding high after a hard-fought 35–28 semifinal win over Cisco. 

Why TJC Is Poised to Peak

• Big-play weapons: Tight end Lonnie Johnson was unstoppable vs. Cisco, hauling in three touchdown passes.
  
  

• Momentum & home-field: The Apaches earned their spot in the final by building a big lead early and holding on. Playing the championship at their home stadium gives them a major advantage.
  
  

• Clutch leg: Kicker Daniel Mathis has shown he can come through when it matters. In earlier games, he recovered from early misses to hit go-ahead and game-sealing kicks.
  
  

• Defense under pressure: TJC’s defense bent but didn’t break in the semifinal — that kind of resilience will be critical for a title run.
  
  

What the Norsemen Bring to the Table

• Balanced attack: NEO-A&M has multiple ways to score, so TJC’s defense must be ready for both the run and pass.
  
  

• Tournament-level toughness: Making it to the SWJCFC final shows NEO-A&M can win under pressure.
  
  

• Turnover opportunities: If TJC gets sloppy or tries to force plays, the Norsemen could make them pay.
  
  

Key Matchups & Storylines

1. Can TJC strike early? A fast start will force the Norsemen into playing catch-up.
   
   

2. Johnson vs. their linebackers: How often can Johnson find soft spots in coverage for big gains?
   
   

3. Mathis’ role again: If this game comes down to a kick, he’ll be under the spotlight.
   
   

4. Toughness in the trenches: Whichever team wins the line of scrimmage could control time of possession and the momentum.
   
   

Prediction:
TJC has the edge — their confidence, home field, and explosive playmakers make them slight favorites. I project a TJC win by about 10 points.