Houston’s Matt Knarr and Willow Springs defender Nathan Thornton battle for possession of a pass in Friday’s game. The ball fell incomplete.

As Ty Wilkins spun off a tackle and sprinted into the end zone, Tiger Stadium erupted in excitement. It was homecoming and the Houston High School football team had its first lead of the season.


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