Gainesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Henderson Lions, falling 62-6. 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 810th, while the Lions are ranked 283rd).
Jesstin Starling was his usual excellent self, rushing for 172 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries for Henderson. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Starling now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Henderson also got a significant boost from Brailon Walker, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 97 yards.
Gainesville's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Henderson, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gainesville will challenge Farmersville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Henderson, they will square off against Palestine at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Henderson's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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