Deer Park had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 35-31 to the La Porte Bulldogs on Friday. The Deer were up 17-0 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
La Porte found their leader in sophomore Sean Simon, who rushed for 283 yards while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Simon showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 64 yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deer Park will square off against The Woodlands at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for La Porte, they will take on Kingwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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