Eldorado had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 35-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton Bearcats. The matchup was a 22-22 toss-up at halftime, but the Eagles couldn't quite close it out.
Tripp Fletcher went supernova For Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton., rushing for 155 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards and one TD. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Landen Butler, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Eldorado will take on rival Edwards County at 7:00 p.m. on September 6. Meanwhile, Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton is set to face off against their familiar foe Johnston City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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