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Hallsville Wins Defensive Battle With Mount Pleasant in 16-5A Opener
A third quarter score was all Hallsville needed in a 7-6 victory against Mount Pleasant on Friday.
The win marked the first one for the Bobcats this season, as they improved to 1-4.
Tristan Driggers scored the lone touchdown for Hallsville. He finished we 150 yards on only six touches.
Mount Pleasant scored with 5:27 remaining, but a missed PAT cost them the game.
Hallsville will host Greenville, and Mount Pleasant visits Pine Tree next week.
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