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GAME PREVIEW: Wichita Falls Hirschi vs. Decatur Football
Closing out non-district play for these two, the Wichita Falls Hirschi Huskies are traveling to Decatur on Friday night for a battle against the Eagles. Both teams looking to exit non-district play on a high note, VYPE DFW takes a dive into these programs so far this season:
Wichita Falls Hirschi Huskies (2-2)
With dedication and resiliency, Hirschi has battled through their non-district schedule this season. The team posted a 34-0 shut-out victory at home for a season-opening match against Clint before traveling to Brock and falling 28-14. Week three saw a tough 42-12 loss against Springtown before the Huskies traveled to Irving and recorded a 63-18 victory over Ranchview.
Led by Jimmell McFalls, KD Worthy, Adrian Lanier, Juaquin Sanchez, Javian Frazier, Annetrell Mims, Devin Mims, Tian Harrell, Jeffrey McConnell, Amari'a Wiley, and others, the Huskies look to secure one more victory before entering district play.
Decatur Eagles (1-4)
Decatur hasn't had the start to the season that they were opening for. With three consecutive losses in non-district play, the Eagles fell to Anna (37-30), Wichita Falls Rider (38-14), and Stephenville (56-55). Week four saw the Decatur Eagles regroup and battle for a 56-0 victory over Pampa. Last week, the team dropped a 36-35 battle against Alvarado in which Jed Ross completed 82% of his passes for 154 yards and one touchdown to Abram Graham; Ross also recorded two rushing touchdowns. Graham and Nate Palmer combined for a total of 229 rushing yards in the victory.
Led by Graham, Ross, Palmer, Jamari Fletcher, Landon Felts, Luke White, and more, Decatur will do whatever it takes to improve on its record before entering district play.
What To Expect
Despite their losses this season, Decatur has shown that they have dedication and fight on the field. Each loss was a hard-fought battle in which the Eagles showed no signs of giving up. Learning from difficult moments on the field, fans can expect Decatur to put up a fight on home turf on Friday night. Last season, Hirschi fell 35-19 to Decatur in front of a home crowd. The Huskies will look to deliver the same heartbreak to Decatur this season as they travel with a focus and desire this season. Fans can expect a battle between these two teams.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. on Friday, September 29th at Decatur Eagles Stadium.
PREVIEW: Decatur Football prepares for greatness
Decatur football is on track to be one of the best teams in the state, if not the country, soon. With the team's ability to focus, train, and succeed, there's no question as to how they ended up near the top of the VYPE DFW 1A-4A Preseason Football Rankings. VYPE DFW takes a look at the team and what fans can expect this fall:
REWIND
Last season, the Decatur Eagles opened their schedule with a tough three losses against Anna, Wichita Falls Rider, and Stephenville. After the initial losses, the Eagles refocused and faced the rest of their non-district opponents with dominance. Defeating Pampa (42-13), Alvarado (59-29), and Wichita Falls Hirschi (35-19), the team was able to trot into district play with a 3-3 record and an intention to get the job done.
With a fast-paced style of play, Decatur finished at the top of their district standings remaining undefeated against district opponents like Burkburnett (55-21), Wichita Falls (31-27 in overtime play), Springtown (47-6), and Mineral Wells (28-7). With a fantastic entry into playoffs, the team defeated Pampa (55-0), Andrews (42-15), Amarillo Randall (41-0), and Wichita Falls (35-21) before eventually falling to China Spring in a hard-fought 33-27 battle.
LOOKING AHEAD
Fans can expect big plays from the likes of Nate Palmer, Landon Felts, Cade Braziel, Abram Graham, Cole Mihecoby, Rhion Jimenez, Lane Hesteande, and more as Decatur enters the 2023-24 season. Looking to secure another playoff spot will start from the beginning-- as soon as the Eagles leave the tunnel in their first non-district game against Anna on Friday, August 25th.
The team can be expected to play strong against their non-district opponents after learning from last season. Taking account for every moment on and off the field, the Eagles are able to focus on the plays as they come while keeping their goals in mind. District play begins on the road against Burkburnett on October 6th where the fans will watch the team attempt to take control of their district for a second season in a row.