If Freedom was riding high fresh off their 70-20 takedown of A.C. Reynolds two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Patriots lost 42-20 to the Watauga Pioneers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 42-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Freedom lost, don't look at Kaden Davis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 23 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 155 yards and one TD.
Watauga had a senior duo take command as Cade Keller rushed for 97 yards and one score on only nine carries and Everett Gryder gained 171 total yards and two touchdowns. Gryder also set a new season-high mark in rushing yards with 123.
Having lost for the first time this season, Freedom fell to 5-1. As for Watauga, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Coming up, Freedom will face off against St. Stephens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Watauga, they will host South Caldwell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers will be up against the Spartans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40.33 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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