Hearne has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Marlin Bulldogs, falling 33-13. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 866th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 375th).
Hearne is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4. As for Marlin, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Hearne will venture away from home to square off against Lexington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hearne's defense has only allowed 16.8 points per game this season, so Lexington's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Marlin, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against West at 7:30 p.m.
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