Kilgore downs Henderson 28-10; Lions turn attention to playoffs

The Henderson Lions closed out their regular season with a 28-10 loss to longtime rival Kilgore on Friday night at Lion Stadium, but their season is far from over. Despite the setback, Henderson (5-5, 4-3) secured the fourth playoff seed in District 8-4A Division I, earning its first postseason appearance since 2019 and its first under second-year head coach Ricky Meeks. Kilgore (5-4, 5-2) claimed the district’s third seed with the victory, using a balanced offensive attack and a strong defensive performance to keep the Lions from gaining momentum. The Bulldogs were led by running back Rayshaun Williams, who scored twice, and quarterback Braddox Johnson, who threw a pair of touchdown passes. Kilgore struck first with a methodical 13-play drive that covered 63 yards and consumed more than six minutes of the opening quarter. Williams capped the possession with a 3-yard touchdown run, giving the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead with 3:27 remaining in the first period.

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