Yorktown unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 56-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Karnes City Badgers on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Yorktown lost, don't look at Brody Metting. Despite the final result, he rushed for 172 yards and four scores while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 143 yards and one touchdown on only 13 passes. Brayden Knostman was in the mix as well, providing the Wildcats with one TD.
Karnes City had a senior duo take command as Savion Nixon-Thompson rushed for 317 yards and four scores while picking up 13.8 yards per carry and Israel Soto gained 261 total yards and four touchdowns. Nixon-Thompson was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 61 yards.
Coming up, Yorktown will face off against Banquete at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Karnes City, they will challenge Poteet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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