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AthensKilgore

Hornets
21
Bulldogs
28

The Kilgore (TX) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Athens (TX) by a score of 28-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Athens077721
Kilgore777728
Final score provided by K. Lemmon.
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Texas High School Football - Kilgore nips Athens

October 20, 2023: Kilgore, TX 75662

The Kilgore Bulldogs (Kilgore, TX) football nudged the visiting Athens Hornets (Athens, TX), 28-21 in Friday's league bout.

In their next game, the Bulldogs clash with the Chapel Hill Bulldogs (Tyler, TX) in a 4A-1 Region III District 9 bout, on Friday, November 3. Kilgore will attempt to move on its 8-1 season record.

The Hornets (5-3) will now prepare for their bout against Chapel Hill (Tyler, TX). The Bulldogs enter the 4A-1 Region III District 9 bout with a 7-1 record. In their last bout, Chapel Hill held off Henderson (Henderson, TX), 63-24, in a league bout.

Kenneth LemmonHornets Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Athens 0, Kilgore 0
    Posted @ 7:21p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:22p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:22p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:22p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Athens1st Quarter
    Athens kicking off to Kilgore.
    Posted @ 7:34p
  6. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Kilgore1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Kilgore - Pass completed for a TD. Athens 0, Kilgore 6
    Posted @ 7:41p
  7. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Kilgore1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Kilgore - PAT Good. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 7:41p
  8. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Athens1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Kilgore kicked off to Athens. Athens has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 7:41p
  9. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Kilgore1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Athens has punted to Kilgore. Kilgore has the ball on their own 22-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 7:44p
  10. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Athens1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Kilgore has punted to Athens. Athens has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 7:49p
  11. 0 - 7

    Update

    Athens1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Athens - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 7:53p
  12. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Kilgore1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Athens has punted to Kilgore. Kilgore has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 7:58p
  13. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Athens1st Quarter Under a minute
    Kilgore has punted to Athens. Athens has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:01p
  14. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:02p
  15. 0 - 7

    Update

    Athens2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 22-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:07p
  16. 0 - 7

    Update

    Athens2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 11-yard line. Athens 0, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:10p
  17. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Athens2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Athens - #7 Conner Rieger with a Rushing TD. Athens 6, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:16p
  18. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Athens2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Athens - PAT Good. Athens 7, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:16p
  19. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kilgore2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Athens kicked off to Kilgore. Kilgore has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:18p
  20. 7 - 7

    Update

    Kilgore2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Kilgore - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Athens' 48-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 7
    Posted @ 8:20p
  21. 7 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Kilgore2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Kilgore - Pass completed for a TD. Athens 7, Kilgore 13
    Posted @ 8:24p
  22. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Kilgore2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Kilgore - PAT Good. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 8:24p
  23. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Athens2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Kilgore kicked off to Athens. Athens has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 8:27p
  24. 7 - 14

    Update

    Athens2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Athens - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 24-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 8:30p
  25. 7 - 14

    Update

    Athens2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Athens - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Kilgore's 49-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 8:31p
  26. 7 - 14

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:36p
  27. 7 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Kilgore3rd Quarter
    Kilgore to kick off to Athens.
    Posted @ 9:09p
  28. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Athens3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Kilgore kicked off to Athens. Athens has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 9:10p
  29. 7 - 14

    Update

    Athens3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 40-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 9:12p
  30. 7 - 14

    Update

    Athens3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 35-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 9:14p
  31. 7 - 14

    Update

    Athens3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 20-yard line. Athens 7, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 9:16p
  32. 13 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Athens3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Athens - Pass completed for a TD. Athens 13, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 9:19p
  33. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Athens3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Athens - PAT Good. Athens 14, Kilgore 14
    Posted @ 9:19p
  34. 14 - 20

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Kilgore3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Kilgore - Kick Return for a TD. Athens 14, Kilgore 20
    Posted @ 9:21p
  35. 14 - 21

    Made Point After

    Kilgore3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Kilgore - PAT Good. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:21p
  36. 14 - 21

    Update

    Athens3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 50-yard line. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:24p
  37. 14 - 21

    Punt

    Kilgore3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Athens has punted to Kilgore. Kilgore has the ball on their own 22-yard line. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:30p
  38. 14 - 21

    Punt

    Athens3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Kilgore has punted to Athens. Athens has the ball on Kilgore's 45-yard line. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:31p
  39. 14 - 21

    Update

    Athens3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Athens - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Kilgore's 33-yard line. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:34p
  40. 14 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:34p
  41. 14 - 21

    Update

    Athens4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 20-yard line. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:38p
  42. 14 - 21

    Update

    Athens4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Athens - 4th down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 12-yard line. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:43p
  43. 14 - 21

    Update

    Athens4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Kilgore's 7-yard line. Athens 14, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:44p
  44. 20 - 21

    Rushing Touchdown

    Athens4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Athens - #7 Conner Rieger with a Rushing TD. Athens 20, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:45p
  45. 21 - 21

    Made Point After

    Athens4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Athens - PAT Good. Athens 21, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:45p
  46. 21 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Athens kicked off to Kilgore. Kilgore has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:47p
  47. 21 - 21

    Update

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Kilgore - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Athens' 39-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:48p
  48. 21 - 21

    Update

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Kilgore - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Athens' 32-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:51p
  49. 21 - 21

    Update

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Kilgore - 4th down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Athens' 32-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:52p
  50. 21 - 21

    Update

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Kilgore - 4th down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Athens' 38-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 21
    Posted @ 9:53p
  51. 21 - 27

    Passing Touchdown

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Kilgore - Pass completed for a TD. Athens 21, Kilgore 27
    Posted @ 9:54p
  52. 21 - 28

    Made Point After

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Kilgore - PAT Good. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 9:54p
  53. 21 - 28

    Fumble Recovery

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Kilgore recovered a fumble by Athens and has the ball on their own 48-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 9:57p
  54. 21 - 28

    Update

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Kilgore - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 9:58p
  55. 21 - 28

    Update

    Kilgore4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Kilgore - 4th down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 9:59p
  56. 21 - 28

    Punt

    Athens4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Kilgore has punted to Athens. Athens has the ball on their own 12-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 10p
  57. 21 - 28

    Update

    Athens4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Athens - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 28-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 10:02p
  58. 21 - 28

    Update

    Athens4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Athens - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 29-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 10:04p
  59. 21 - 28

    Fumble Recovery

    Kilgore4th Quarter Under a minute
    Kilgore recovered a fumble by Athens and has the ball on Athens' 27-yard line. Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 10:05p
  60. 21 - 28

    End of Game

    Final
    Athens 21, Kilgore 28
    Posted @ 10:06p

Athens @ Kilgore Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 20, 2023 @ 7:30p
Kilgore College
The Kilgore (TX) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Athens (TX) by a score of 28-21.

Scoretracker Providers

Kenneth LemmonHornets Reporter

Rankings & Records

Athens (23-24)

TXSectionState Div.
3558832
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
6-53-34-12-4.545.500362351

Kilgore (23-24)

TXSectionState Div.
59153
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
12-26-04-25-03-0.8571.000516230

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Athens		8.28.97.39.032.9
Kilgore		6.911.910.99.136.9

Team Stat Comparison

AthensKilgore
3.5Rushing Yards Per Game0.3
2.7Passing Yards Per Game-
1.8Receiving Yards Per Game5.1
6.3Total Yards Per Game0.3
0.0Points Per Game0.4

Team Leaders

AthensKilgoreNational Avg.
#1 Jamauri Manning39.0Rushing Yards Per Game#1 Javon Towns4.020.6
#1 Jamauri Manning30.0Passing Yards Per Game
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50.5
#3 Jorien Ray14.0Receiving Yards Per Game#1 Javon Towns71.017.5
#1 Jamauri Manning71.0Total Yards Per Game#1 Javon Towns75.036.9
#1 Jamauri Manning0Points Per Game#1 Javon Towns6.02.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Athens3-2Kilgore5-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/22/23JacksonvilleAthens(W) 48-289/29/23KilgoreJacksonville(W) 49-7
9/29/23AthensLindale(L) 40-710/6/23LindaleKilgore(W) 64-29
10/6/23HendersonAthens(W) 30-2710/13/23KilgoreHenderson(W) 46-17
10/28/23Chapel HillAthens(L) 45-2811/3/23Chapel HillKilgore(W) 39-16
12/1/23Chapel HillKilgore(L) 21-19
11/3/23AthensPalestine(W) 49-289/22/23PalestineKilgore(W) 37-7

Record Breakdown

Athens (23-24)

Kilgore (23-24)
6-5
Overall
12-2
3-3
League
6-0
3-1
Non-League
3-1
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-2
Common Opponent
5-1
4-1
Home
4-2
2-4
Away
5-0
0-0
Neutral
3-0
0-1
Playoff
3-1
6-5
In-State
12-2
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0