Hill County couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Kopperl Eagles at home and fell 51-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wolves of the 68-18 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Hill County saw an underclassman step up: Tristan Knight rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Knight got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 54 yards.
Christian Falk went supernova for Kopperl, rushing for 91 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while also throwing for 42 yards and a touchdown. Bearon Brinkley got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Hill County will welcome Jubilee Lake View University Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hopefully Hill County focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Saturday. As for Kopperl, they will take on Mount Calm at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Mount Calm focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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