Forsan couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Coahoma Bulldogs 34-28. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Buffaloes of the 50-34 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Forsan's loss on Thursday came despite strong showings from Hayden Bowlin and Huston Stockton. Bowlin picked up 98 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Stockton rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns. Forsan also got a significant boost from Yandell Melendez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 90 yards.
Boyd Cox had a dynamite game for Coahoma, throwing for 202 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, while also rushing for 33 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Cox has posted since back in September of 2023. Another player making a difference was Landon Wells, who picked up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Forsan will welcome Post at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Coahoma, they will face off against Roscoe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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