Mexia extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were beaten by the Gatesville Hornets 35-6. While losing is never fun, the Black Cats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 724th, while the Hornets are ranked 225th).
As for Gatesville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 37.7 points this season.
Gatesville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gehrig Keeton out in front who threw for 152 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground. The Hornets' leading receiver Amos Phillips was Keeton's top target yet again, picking up 130 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Coming up, Mexia will face off against Teague at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gatesville, they will challenge McGregor at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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