Hearne extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-7. They had to suffer through a 41-0 loss at the hands of the Leon Cougars. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
James Benford Iii threw for 35 yards on five of 12 attempts.
As for Leon, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 32.5 points thus far.
Leon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Parker Thomas led the charge by rushing for 55 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Stevens, who gained 79 total yards.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hearne will take on Groveton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 41.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Leon, they will face off against Corrigan-Camden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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