For the first time this season, Fannindel will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will welcome the Gold-Burg Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fannindel knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Gold-Burg likes a good challenge.
On Thursday, Fannindel blew past CHANT HomeSchool, posting a 61-13 win. Fans of the Falcons have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Kalob Runnels
| 10/23/25 vs CHANT HomeSchool | 2 |
| 10/16/25 @ Trinidad | 3 |
| 10/04/25 @ Greenville Christian | 3 |
| 09/26/25 vs Garland Christian Academy | 3 |
| 09/20/25 vs Eden | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Fannindel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kai Hilliard and Kalob Runnels. Runnels is also crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Hilliard got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gold-Burg). They blew past Forestburg 61-41 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now won seven in a row.
Fannindel's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Gold-Burg, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Fannindel was taken down by Gold-Burg 70-25 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Falcons, Jayton Epperson (who rushed for 254 yards and three scores on only 11 carries, and also picked up 57 receiving yards and a pair of TDs) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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