Hillsboro was the 22-15 winner over Benbrook when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hillsboro Eagles received a blow on Friday as they fell 44-26 to the Benbrook Bobcats. While the Eagles had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Bobcats 14-10.
Darrian Hodge and Braylen Benson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Hodge rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, while Benson rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown. Hodge really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Benbrook's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brennan Barton, who threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown. Benbrook also got help from Lucas Jackson, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Hillsboro has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Benbrook, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Hillsboro will take on Dunbar at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Benbrook, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Bobcats dukes it out withGlen Rose at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so Benbrook will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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