Waskom couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 21-20 to the Garrison Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 730th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 145th).
Garrison found their leader in underclassman C?Najai Henderson, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Henderson got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible56 yards. Avery Yarbrough handled things on the ground, rushing for 82 yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waskom will challenge Hemphill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Garrison, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Arp at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Garrison focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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