Cardinals fall to top-ranked Eagles in bi-district playoffs

  • Hermleigh senior Devin Hildebrand ran away from a pair of Sterling City defenders in a 61-12 loss in the bi-district playoffs at Griffith Stadium in Robert Lee Thursday.
    Hermleigh senior Devin Hildebrand ran away from a pair of Sterling City defenders in a 61-12 loss in the bi-district playoffs at Griffith Stadium in Robert Lee Thursday.
  • junior Zane Nachlinger (center) was congratulated by senior Tyler Thompson (left) and Arian Welsh following Nachlingers’ first quarter touchdown.
    junior Zane Nachlinger (center) was congratulated by senior Tyler Thompson (left) and Arian Welsh following Nachlingers’ first quarter touchdown.
  • Jonathan Digby prepares for a collision with an Eagle defender
    Jonathan Digby prepares for a collision with an Eagle defender
  • Stetson Digby chases down Cross Knittel
    Stetson Digby chases down Cross Knittel
ROBERT LEE — Sterling City’s high-powered offense was on full display Thursday as the Hermleigh Cardinals’ season came to a close with a 61-12 loss in the bi-district playoffs at Griffith Stadium. Hermleigh (9-2) had some offensive success in their first playoff appearance in five years, but ultimately could not keep pace with the top-ranked Eagles (11-0). Hermleigh head coach Heath Gibson said…

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