There's no place like home for Athens, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 35-28 win over the Kaufman Lions on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hornets also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Elijah Rose, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown. Aljour Miles II was another key receiver, picking up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Athens back to even at 1-1. As for Kaufman, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Athens will welcome Palestine at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Kaufman, they will challenge Lake Dallas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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