8/28/26 by Eagle Voice
The 2026 Hennessey Eagles football season got off to a rocky start in the non-district home opener versus the Chisholm Longhorns, with a first-play, 62-yard touchdown pass from Brayson Barnes to TE Jase Hennigh.
Two possessions later, following a Raiden Briley fumble recovery, the Eagles answered back with a 4th and 1 QB sneak that Senior Levi Ferrell took 57 yards for the touchdown.
Unfortunately, this was as close as the Eagles could keep it, with the big play ability of the Longhorns capitalizing on touchdown runs of 69 and 5, and additional Barnes TD passes of 25 and 51 yards to put the game away with a final score of 35-6 Chisholm.
Ferrell finished with 112 yards passing, going 16 of 35 with 2 interceptions, while leading all rushers with 23 carries for 122 yards and 1 touchdown.
Junior receiver Beau Vinson led the team with 54 yards on 7 catches, followed by Brytan Gardner’s 6 receptions for 45 yards.
The Longhorns only ran 26 plays from scrimmage (compared to the Eagles 56) – 14 went for 1st downs, while scoring 5 times.
Gardner led the Eagles on defense with 6 total tackles and 1 forced fumble.
Junior WLB Brayson Brinson showed out as well, with 3 solos and 1 assist, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble.
Mike Linebacker Jameson Ladwig added 4 solos with 1 tackle for loss, and Vinson pulled down 3 tackles, 2 pass breakups, and 1 TFL.
For a complete list of player’s stats and awards, and the game box score, refer to MaxPreps.com Hennessey Eagles Football.
The Eagles (0-1) hit the road continuing non-district play next Friday, September 4th, at the Thomas-Fay-Custer Terriers. Kickoff scheduled for 7 pm. photos by AAH Shelley Muzny
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