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| 09/12/25 - Home | 35-6 W |
| 09/13/24 - Away | 35-13 W |
| 09/15/23 - Home | 44-16 W |
| 09/16/22 - Away | 43-14 W |
Gatesville won the last time they faced Mexia and things went their way on Friday too. The Hornets breezed past the Black Cats to the tune of 35-6. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hornets' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Black Cats are ranked 724th).
Gatesville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gehrig Keeton led the charge by throwing for 152 yards and a pair of TDs, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground. A healthy portion of Keeton's aerial production (130 yards to be exact) went to Amos Phillips, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
The victory was the third in a row for Gatesville, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.3 points on average this season. As for Mexia, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Gatesville will venture away from home to face off against McGregor at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mexia, they will welcome Teague at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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