Howe unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 57-6 loss at the hands of the Boyd Yellowjackets on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Deacon Bender and Rylan Strong certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Bender rushed for 90 yards, while Strong picked up 88 receiving yards and one touchdown. Strong really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 82 yards.
Hunter Etter went supernova For Boyd., picking up 79 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. The dominant performance also gave Etter a new career-high in receiving touchdowns (two).
Howe wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 21-0 victory against Bonham on the 5th. As for Boyd, they have also already played their next contest, a 26-21 win against Jacksboro on the 5th.
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