If Kopperl was feeling good off their 51-6 takedown of Hill County last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Kopperl Eagles took a 58-44 bruising from Mount Calm on Friday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Kopperl still got an impressive performance from Christian Falk, who threw for 309 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 146 yards while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Falk is now averaging an impressive 118.5 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Kopperl was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 457 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Leading Mount Calm to victory were Tre Walker and Reid Blain. Walker rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, while Blain picked up 51 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Kopperl's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Mount Calm, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kopperl will host Lingleville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mount Calm, they will take on Cranfills Gap at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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