Adherence to the run game paid big dividends for the Wimberley Texans Friday as they powered to a 42-17 win over the Sweeny Bulldogs at Cub Stadium.

Wimberley (11-1) advances to the 4A, Division II, Region IV final, where they face off against the Cuero Gobblers at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Bastrop Memorial Stadium.

The Texans placed its weight on the shoulders of running back Thomas Carruthers who rushed for 254 yards in the game and finished with five total touchdowns.

Thomas Carruthers scores a touch...