On Saturday, the Fort Bend Elkins Knights came up short against the Dawson Eagles and fell 44-34.
Despite the loss, Fort Bend Elkins still got an impressive performance from Tyson Craft, who rushed for 256 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. Craft's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. Saxon Gumabong also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 103 receiving yards.
Fort Bend Elkins wouldn't let Dawson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fort Bend Elkins can thank Jaden Reed and Darius Williams for forcing both of them.
Even though they lost, Fort Bend Elkins was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Fort Bend Elkins' loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Dawson, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Bend Elkins will host Alief Hastings at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Dawson, they will face off against Dobie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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