Football Recap: Coolidge Yellowjackets vs. Aquilla Cougars
Coolidge entered their contest against Aquilla on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Coolidge Yellowjackets lost 50-28 to the Aquilla Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 80th, while the Cougars are ranked 16th).
Aquilla found their leader in underclassman TC Hennig, who rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 78 yards and a touchdown. Hennig is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played. Gavin Earl did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 83 receiving yards.
Coolidge's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Aquilla, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Coolidge will venture away from home to take on Abbott at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Abbott knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Coolidge likes a good challenge. As for Aquilla, they will be playing at home against Gholson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Aquilla will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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