Football Recap: Gainesville Comes Up Short

Gainesville had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it seven. They were dealt a 48-7 defeat at the hands of the Caddo Mills Foxes. The Leopards were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.

As for Caddo Mills, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-3. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.

Caddo Mills' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Wyatt Watson led the charge by rushing for 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Those 186 rushing yards gave Watson a new career-high. Kollin Heath was another key pass catcher, picking up 88 receiving yards and three TDs.

Gainesville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 41-13 loss against Van Alstyne on the 17th. As for Caddo Mills, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 40-10 victory against Farmersville on the 17th.