Poteet unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 48-6 defeat at the hands of the Sulphur Springs Wildcats on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Deuce Timmons was nothing short of spectacular for Sulphur Springs: he rushed for 131 yards and a pair of TDs on only 11 carries, and also threw for 146 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 10-for-10 passing. Timmons' longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Sulphur Springs' leading receiver Jamarion Jeffrey was Timmons' top target yet again, picking up 96 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Coming up, Poteet will square off against West Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sulphur Springs, they will face off against Greenville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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