Football Recap: Henderson Skates Past Mabank with Ease + How To Watch
By Team Reports
Oct 12, 2025, 5:25am
Football Recap: Henderson Lions vs. Mabank Panthers

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| 10/10/25 - Away | 61-20 W |
| 10/11/24 - Home | 14-10 W |
| 10/29/21 - Away | 21-28 L |
| 10/30/20 - Home | 49-74 L |
After only 12 points in their last matchup, Henderson made sure to put some points up on the board against Mabank on Friday. The Lions breezed past the Panthers to the tune of 61-20. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 36 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jesstin Starling, who rushed for 189 yards and four scores on only 13 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Starling was just one part of a punishing run game: Henderson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mabank only rushed for 97.
Henderson pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points over those games. As for Mabank, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Henderson is set to take on their familiar foe Pine Tree at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mabank will face off against rival Chapel Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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