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| 09/05/25 - Away | 14-7 W |
| 09/06/24 - Home | 34-7 W |
| 09/15/23 - Away | 26-13 W |
| 09/16/22 - Home | 58-14 W |
| 09/03/21 - Away | 40-12 W |
| + 5 more games |
Clay Center had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 14-7 victory over the Abilene Cowboys on Friday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Cowboys recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Clay Center's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eisaac Girton, who rushed for 145 yards. Girton was even better on defense, picking up a sack, making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending one pass. Another player making a difference was Drew Hoffman, who rushed for 35 yards and one score.
Clay Center didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jarrin Brumfield and Ethan Leitzel. Noah Gibson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clay Center will face off against Southeast of Saline at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Abilene, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Chapman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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