Gainesville extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-4. They had to suffer through a 56-7 loss at the hands of the Henderson Lions. While losing is never fun, the Leopards can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 741st, while the Lions are ranked 339th).
As for Henderson, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won three matches by 39 points or more so far this season.
Jesstin Starling produced another solid performance rushing for 207 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Gainesville and Henderson will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Leopards are set to square off against their familiar foe Farmersville at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. Meanwhile, Henderson will face off against rival Palestine at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th.
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