The always tough Abernathy Antelopes came to town Friday night and handed the Chieftains a 38-13 loss. The Chiefs managed 205 yards on offense, 155 rushing and 50 passing. The passing yardage was gained on one play with Gabriel Chico completing a 50-yard halfback pass to Mason Mireles which set up the Chiefs only first half touchdown on a run by sophomore Marco Maldonado. The extra point snap was bobbled and the Chiefs trailed 32-6 at the half.
Chico led rushers with 79 yards on 19 carries. Maldonado was 3 for 57 yards and Luis Trejo was 7 for 14. Quarterback Cris Alvarez had 8 pass attempts with no completions and one interception.
Abernathy had 302 rushing yards and 66 passing. For the Chiefs defense Mason Mireles was credited with 9 tackles while Jose Rodriguez and Marco Maldonado had 5 each.
The Chieftains take a 1-1 record to Tulia Friday September 11 in a non-district battle with the Hornets. Tulia lost to the Stratford Elks last week 73-0. You can tune in for a live broadcast of the Chiefs vs. Hornet game on KNNK 100.5 FM, online at knnkradio.com, and WT Services channel 6. Play by play announcers are Andy Montana and Coach Darrel Ray.
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Chieftain running back Gabriel Chico rushes for yardage against the Abernathy Antelopes on Friday night.
