Venus unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Ponder Lions 77-0 on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Ponder had a senior duo take command as Gage Ersch rushed for 163 yards and five scores on only 14 carries and Tyson Price threw for 201 yards and three TDs while completing 84.6% of his passes. Rece Faulkner was another key player, picking up 130 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Venus will venture away from home to square off against Wills Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ponder, they will head out to face off against Tioga at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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