Kopperl had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Hill County Wolves, posting a 51-6 win on the road. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Christian Falk had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 42 yards and a touchdown. Isaac Payen was in the mix as well, providing Kopperl with two touchdowns.
Kopperl's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hunter Johnson and Bearon Brinkley. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Despite the loss, Hill County saw an underclassman step up: Tristan Knight rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Knight got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 54 yards.
Kopperl will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Mount Calm at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Mount Calm focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Hill County, they will challenge Jubilee Lake View University Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hopefully Hill County focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Saturday.
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