Football Recap: Pierce City Comes Up Short on the Road Against Houston

Pierce City had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 42-20 to the Houston Tigers on Friday. The match was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly the Eagles struggled afterwards.

Dj Riley went supernova For Houston., throwing for 122 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten passes, while also rushing for 50 yards and one score. Another player making a difference was Tucker Venn, who rushed for 66 yards and two TDs.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pierce City will head out to square off against Diamond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Houston, they will face off against Springfield Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.