Eagles tame Lions, set sights on unbeaten Thorndale
Hearne players gather around their coaches during Friday night’s district opener against Granger.
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Dennis Phillips
publisher@robconews.com
Robertson County News
HEARNE — The Hearne Eagles opened district play with a 21-7 victory over Granger on Friday, Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to two games and setting up a road test against undefeated Thorndale. Hearne improved to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in District 13-2A Division I. The visiting Lions fell to 3-3 after being held to seven points in the conference matchup. The victory gave the Eagles a successful start to their district schedule and moved their home record to 2-2. Hearne enters the next week listed third in the district standings, with an opportunity to build on its opening league win. Through five games, the Eagles have scored 98 points and allowed 100. Their 21-point performance against Granger exceeded their season scoring average of 19.6 points per game, while the Lions finished well below Hearne’s average of 20 points allowed. The Eagles now turn their attention to Thorndale, where kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Hearne is 0-1 on the road this season and will face a Bulldogs team carrying a 6-0 record. Thorndale enters the matchup following a 63-0 district victory over Moody. The Bulldogs are averaging 43.7 points per game, creating a challenge for an Eagles defense coming off its seven-point showing against Granger. Thorndale’s offensive leaders include Hudson Thigpen, who averages 107.5 rushing yards per game, and Case McDaniel, who averages 209 passing yards. Will Cloud provides another option through the air with an average of 84 receiving yards per game. Those figures point to a Bulldogs offense capable of producing yardage on the ground and through the passing game. Hearne’s ability to limit both areas will be a central factor as the Eagles seek their third consecutive victory. For Hearne, Andre Carraby III averages 51 rushing yards per game. Kelton Cooks Jr. averages 73.7 receiving yards, giving the Eagles a target as they prepare for their first district road appearance. Maintaining possession and turning offensive opportunities into points will be priorities against a Thorndale team whose scoring average is more than twice Hearne’s. A productive running game could also help the Eagles manage the pace and reduce the Bulldogs’ opportunities. Friday’s result gives Hearne momentum, but the next matchup presents a different test. The Eagles will need another effective defensive performance while seeking enough offensive production to keep pace with an unbeaten opponent. Granger’s next listed game is a home district matchup against Thorndale on Friday, Oct. 16. For Hearne, the focus remains the Oct. 9 trip and the chance to add another conference victory. After starting district play with a win at home, the Eagles head to Thorndale looking to extend their streak and strengthen their position in the league race.
Tigers blank Milano 59-0, roar into Bartlett unbeaten
Dennis Phillips
publisher@robconews.com
Robertson County News
posted: 09/23//2026
BREMOND — An efficient passing performance from Sam Kasowski and an explosive rushing effort from Rashaud McGee powered Bremond to a 59-0 victory over Milano on Friday, Oct. 2, keeping the Tigers unbeaten. Bremond improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in District 13-2A Division II. The visiting Eagles dropped to 0-5 as the Tigers combined a productive offense with a defensive shutout. Kasowski completed eight of nine passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. His accuracy helped Bremond capitalize through the air while its running game supplied additional yardage. McGee rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries, averaging 39.8 yards per attempt. His production accounted for a contribution despite the limited number of carries. Jeremiah Scott added three receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown, averaging 23.3 yards per catch. Together, those individual performances gave Bremond scoring production through both the passing and rushing attacks. Milano’s Jesus Reyes completed one of two passes for 55 yards and rushed six times for 51 yards. Sam Frei caught one pass for 55 yards, but the Eagles were unable to put points on the scoreboard. The Tigers now prepare for a district road game against Bartlett at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The Bulldogs enter with a 4-1 overall record following a 69-26 loss to Burton. Bremond brings a season average of 482.2 total yards per game into the matchup. The Tigers average 322.2 rushing yards and 160 passing yards, giving their offense a strong foundation on the ground with additional production through the air. Jaden Scott leads Bremond’s listed rushing averages at 160.6 yards per game and averages 176.8 total yards. Kasowski averages 156.2 passing yards, while Jeramiah Morgan averages 69.8 receiving yards. Bartlett presents an offense averaging 430.8 total yards per game, including 201 rushing and 229.8 passing. Those numbers suggest Bremond will need to defend both phases effectively to maintain its winning streak. Tony Palomo averages 207.8 passing yards and 68.8 rushing yards for the Bulldogs. Tywon Walker averages 133.6 receiving yards, providing Bartlett with a productive target as it looks to rebound from the Burton loss. Limiting that passing combination will be an important task for a Bremond defense coming off a scoreless outing. Offensively, the Tigers will look to sustain their rushing production while continuing to make efficient use of passing opportunities. Elsewhere in the district, Milano will host Chilton on Oct. 9. The Pirates are 4-1 after defeating Somerville 38-35 in their latest league game. For Bremond, Friday’s shutout preserved a perfect start and added another district victory. The next challenge comes on the road, where the Tigers will try to carry that momentum into Bartlett and extend their unbeaten season.
Bremond #24 Trae Roberts plows through Milano Defense for another Bremond TD.
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