Football Recap: Haskell Falls to Cross Plains in First Game of Season
By Team Reports
Sep 4, 2024, 11:36am
Football Recap: Haskell Indians vs. Cross Plains Buffaloes
Haskell had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Cross Plains Buffaloes by a score of 24-21 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 28-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2021.
Despite the defeat, Haskell saw an underclassman step up: Haegen Pinkerton rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 218 yards and a touchdown. 107 of those passing yards were hauled in by Ethan Camacho, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Haskell will host Quanah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Haskell will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Cross Plains, they will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Texas Leadership Charter Academy - Abilene at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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