Gatesville hadn't done well against Glen Rose recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Hornets were the clear victors by a 30-7 margin over the Tigers. For the Hornets, this counts as revenge for the 28-12 victory the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Cy Burns
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Gatesville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cy Burns, who rushed for 69 yards and two scores on only six carries. That's the most rushing touchdowns Burns has posted since back in September of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Amos Phillips, who picked up 153 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Gatesville didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Glen Rose to a completion percentage of just 47.6%. The Hornets weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 73.7%.
Gatesville has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 22 points this season. As for Glen Rose, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gatesville will welcome Mexia at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Glen Rose, they will host Brownwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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