SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) The Wildcats enter week two after a commanding 54-6 win last week, their first game since dropping from 2A to 1A this season. For week 2, the Wildcats hosted a team in the Hermleigh Cardinals in a matchup that hasn't happened since 1979. The Cardinals lead the overall series 7-2. Both teams entered week 1-0 and look to remain undefeated exiting Friday night.

Water Valley struck first in the game with a rushing touchdown to go up 8-0 early. Hermleigh a few drives later scores, and goes for the tie and ends up mishandling the snap to go down 8-6. The Cardinals would rally back late and would take this matchup 36-28. Water Valley falls to 1-1 on the season and hosts the Panther Creek Panthers next week at home.

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