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| 10/03/25 - Home | 45-15 W |
| 10/04/24 - Away | 70-13 W |
| 10/22/21 - Home | 52-17 W |
| 11/20/20 - Away | 52-23 W |
| 09/27/19 - Home | 35-28 W |
| + 4 more games |
Harker Heights had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 30-point drubbing they dealt Killeen on Friday. The Knights simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Kangaroos 45-15. With the Knights ahead 31-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Harker Heights' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaylen Mason, who rushed for 123 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 15 carries. Mason's longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Ryan Taylor was another key receiver, picking up 157 receiving yards and two scores.
Harker Heights didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Jordan Loney led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Hudson Hanover is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Harker Heights got some further help from Cooper Howard: he made 23 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Harker Heights' victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Killeen, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Harker Heights is taking a road trip to challenge Bryan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will be up against the Vikings' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.2 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Killeen, they will square off against Shoemaker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Kangaroos will need to watch out since the Wolves have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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