Heights had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Fort Bend Elkins Knights by a score of 41-38. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 21-20 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Kobe Miles and Kaden Cole certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Miles rushed for 64 yards and two scores, while Cole picked up 141 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Heights didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Isaiah Landor and Ashton Davis. Another thorn in Fort Bend Elkins' side was Joseph Chavez, who made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Tyson Craft had an outrageously good game for Fort Bend Elkins as he rushed for 183 yards and three TDs while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. That's the most rushing touchdowns Craft has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Johnny Jay Palmer, who rushed for 72 yards and one score.
Heights has already played their next match, a 17-14 defeat against Clear Springs on the 5th. As for Fort Bend Elkins, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 38-21 loss against Dawson on the 5th.
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