Wagner had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were dealt a 35-6 defeat at the hands of the Dripping Springs Tigers on Friday. The Thunderbirds haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Wagner lost, don't look at William Reynolds. Despite the final result, he rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown.
Reynolds wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Wagner was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
The victory got Dripping Springs back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wagner will venture away from home to challenge San Marcos at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Dripping Springs, they will head out on the road to square off against Harker Heights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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