Football Recap: Pierce City Comes Up Short at Home Against Houston
By Team Reports
Sep 4, 2024, 8:20am
Football Recap: Pierce City Eagles vs. Houston Tigers
Pierce City couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Houston Tigers by a score of 42-39 on Friday.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Dj Riley and his top target Jordan Arthur. Riley rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries while Arthur rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pierce City will welcome Diamond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Houston, they will square off against Springfield Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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