The Ellis County Press: Hawks grounded by Pirates

Hawks grounded by Pirates
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Steve Patterson on 09/22/2011 11:36:00


RED OAK - The Red Oak Hawks hosted district favorite Mesquite Poteet on
homecoming last Friday night.
Homecoming ceremonies started under a light rain that eventually turned into a
moderate steady rain all night long.
Red Oak started the game strong with a six-minute, ball-control drive that
resulted in a halfback pass from Tanner Hunt to quarterback Austin Van Hove that
converted a third-down-and-23 into a 49-yard touchdown pass. Poteet’s Steven
Hicks scored three touchdowns and ran for 144 yards as Mesquite Poteet overcame
a 7-0 deficit to overpower Red Oak at Billy Goodloe Stadium and go onto win
28-7.
The Hawks, will have another tough test this Friday night when they travel to
Waxahachie as the Indians look to open up the newly renovated Lumpkins Stadium
with a win.
Kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m..