Joshua had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 30-9 to the Springtown Porcupines. While losing is never fun, the Owls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 528th, while the Porcupines are ranked 242nd).
Springtown's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaine Hill led the charge by rushing for 52 yards and one score, while also throwing for 91 yards and one TD. Another back making a difference was Jon Anthony Lardizabal, who rushed for 86 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joshua will venture away from home to challenge MacArthur at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Springtown, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Graham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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