Genoa-Hugo had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 25-7 victory over the Briggsdale Falcons on Friday. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered a 32-8 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Genoa-Hugo can attribute much of their success to Clint Hale, who picked up 25 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Genoa-Hugo didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Briggsdale to a completion percentage of just 28.6%. The Pirates weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 80.8%.
Despite the loss, Briggsdale saw an underclassman step up: freshman Asael Jimenez rushed for 93 yards and one TD on only 11 carries. Jimenez's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Genoa-Hugo and Briggsdale will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Pirates will challenge rival Stratton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Briggsdale is set to take on their familiar foe Weldon Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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