The Marshall Buffaloes limited their scoring to the first half, but still managed a win in their first game of the season, outlasting the resurgent Hastings Bears 29-22.
In 4A football, the Lamar Mustangs rolled to their second victory of the season, while their cross-town rivals, the Terry Rangers, squeaked out a season-opening win over Friendswood.
The El Campo Ricebirds, who’ve shown a potent offense, stayed in lock-step with the Mustangs, winning big in their second game, a 35-7 victory over Angleton.
