Harper has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 32-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ozona Lions. That makes it the first time this season the Longhorns have let down their home crowd.
It was another big night for Christian Villarreal, who rushed for 236 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 34 receiving yards for Ozona. Villarreal was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 54 yards. Hudson Fowler was another key player, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Having lost for the first time this season, Harper fell to 3-1. As for Ozona, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harper will venture away from home to challenge Eldorado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harper is facing Eldorado at the right time seeing as Eldorado is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Ozona, they will head out to face off against Miles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Miles will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Ozona surely won't give up without a fight.
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