Ranger couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Walnut Springs Hornets 72-27 on Thursday. The Bulldogs lost against the Hornets in their previous head to head back in August of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 49-48 score last time.
Josue Ontiveros went supernova for Walnut Springs, throwing for 164 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes. Landon Chambers was Ontiveros' top target, picking up 29 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Ranger will square off against Woodson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Walnut Springs, they will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Priddy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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