Thrall shows promise on and offfield By Rick Cantu
[email protected] THRALL - Coach Rick Porter gathered bis players at midfield following a 35-6 loss to Lexington and told them they had a lot to beproud of. The Class 2A Tigers of Thrall High were simply beaten by a better team. Class 3A Lexington was too big and too strong and too skilled on a cool Friday night at Tiger Stadium. There were lessons learned that will benefit Thrall as the young football season continues. "We have to trust the pro cess," said Porter, beginnillg his first season as varsity ooachoftbeTigers. Theyjust bad no answer for Lexington running back Jarred Kerr, who rushed for 222 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries. While the players likely will reflect solely on the game, there was something about the small-town atmosphere that made the night special. Against the backdrop of a red sunset peeking behind the home bleachers, fans from both sides politely applauded for the teams, cheerleaders and both bands. After the game, both teams lined up in straight lines in Thrall quarterback Colter Hil looks to pass against Lexington on Friday. Later he said he would hold his head up after losing 35-6. the center of the field and [PHOTOS BY RICARDO B. BRAZZJELI/AMERICAN·STATESMANJ took a knee. Thrall's Bruce Poling, thelone player stand ing, led the Tigers and Eagles a face mask. Most of them player on the field, ripping in prayer. The players then practiced social distancing. off runs of85, 47 and35 yards.