Benavides couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 41-25 to the Arlington Heights Christian Lions. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Kegan Setliff was a one-man wrecking crew for Arlington Heights Christian as he rushed for 228 yards and five touchdowns on only ten carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Benavides will look to defend their home field on Friday against Jubilee Brownsville at 6:30 p.m. As for Arlington Heights Christian, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Victoria Gators HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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