Friday night football brought a mix of celebration and endurance across the Hill Country as the Mason Punchers rolled to a dominant home victory, while the Brady Bulldogs battled through multiple rain delays before their game in Comfort finally reached its conclusion.
Mason Punchers 58 – Reagan County 0
The Punchers opened their season with a commanding 58–0 shutout inside the new Puncher Dome. Mason controlled the game from the opening kickoff, piling up points early and maintaining complete defensive pressure throughout the night. Reagan County struggled to gain any momentum as the Punchers’ offense and defense worked in sync, giving Mason a powerful and confidence‑building start to the season.
Brady Bulldogs 29 – Comfort 32
The Brady Bulldogs’ matchup in Comfort stretched late into the night after two extended rain delays, which forced long breaks in play and made field conditions challenging. Despite the interruptions, Brady stayed competitive and kept the game close into the fourth quarter. Once play resumed for the final time, Comfort managed to pull ahead 32-29 and secure the win as the Bulldogs’ late push came up short.
Sydney 25 – Rochelle 22
Knippa 64 – Lohn 0 (Thurs)
Menard 60 – Bronte 0 (Thurs)
