Rio Vista had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 43-36 to the Hico Tigers on Friday. The Eagles' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Rio Vista's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Huey, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 114 receiving yards. Huey's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another receiver making a difference was Dawson Macklin, who picked up 149 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Rio Vista will welcome Wortham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hico, they will venture away from home to challenge Moody at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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