The Paint Creek Pirates will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Moran Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Paint Creek is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were outmatched by Gustine on the road and fell 58-30.
Meanwhile, Moran gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They really took it to Lueders-Avoca for the full four quarters, racking up a 55-16 victory at home. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Ellis Hise had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also caught a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Moran's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hise and Garrett Hamilton.
Paint Creek took a serious blow against Moran when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 70-12. Thankfully for Paint Creek, Arren Hawley (who rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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