BEAUMONT, Texas — The 2022 high school football season is already off to a crazy start, but this time it's not a global pandemic shaking things up.
Instead, the combination of a wet weather pattern and stadium construction created an unusual first night.
Little Cypress-Mauriceville was scheduled to host Hardin-Jefferson Friday night, but delays during ongoing upgrades at Battlin' Bear Stadium left Coach Eric Peevey's team searching for a place to play.
Unfortunately, Hardin-Jefferson was unable to welcome the Bears due to their own construction at Hawks Stadium. The teams agreed to play at Beaumont ISD Memorial Stadium before the season started.
In a cruel twist of faith, storms rolled in late during the first quarter with LCM leading 7-0.
Now the Battlin' Bears and Hawks hope to complete their game at 5:30 pm tomorrow (Friday) at Port Arthur Memorial Stadium.
Tarkington 35 Evadale 18
Evadale's Rebel Field isn't under construction, but due to a drenched grass surface, the Rebs (0-1) headed to Hardin to host Tarkington.
Things were going well for the blue and gold, but after leading 12-7 at halftime, Tarkington would rally for a convincing 35-18 win.
It marked the first time the Longhorns (1-0) have won a game since October 30, 2020, snapping a 10-game losing streak.
Colmesneil 20 West Hardin 19
Colmesneil was also forced to move their home opener due to soggy conditions. The Bulldogs (1-0) headed to Jasper's Bulldog Field to face a much improved West Hardin team.
After falling behind in the second half, Cody Day's squad had just enough to rally for a 20-19 win over the Oilers (0-1).