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Eustace Bulldogs wide receiver Justin Abbe returns a kickoff for an 80-yard touchdown in the first quarter of their season opener Aug. 26 against the Farmersville Farmers.

EUSTACE–The Eustace Bulldogs topped the Farmersville Farmers in their 2022 season opener in thrilling fashion with a 27-21 overtime victory Aug. 26 at home.
The Farmers opened the scoring with a long 65-yard touchdown reception by Colton Harbin as they took an early 7-0 lead over the Bulldogs in the opening minutes.
The Bulldogs responded on the ensuing kickoff as Justin Abbe returned the kick 80 yards for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7. 
The Bulldogs increased their lead with a lengthy 27-yard touchdown run by Cannon Kilcrease to give Eustace a 13-7 lead after a missed point after attempt. 
Farmersville also received a kickoff return for a touchdown courtesy of a 95-yard run by Jeralin Craddock to cut the Eustace lead to 21-14. 
After a late turnover by the Bulldogs on a fumble in their territory, the Farmers capitalized with a three-yard touchdown run to tie the game and send it to overtime.
The Bulldogs got the final say as they took down the Farmers with a score in the fifth quarter on a 21-yard touchdown run, winning 27-21 to open the season.
The Bulldogs open their 2022 season at 1-0 and look to continue their winning ways as they take on Maypearl for their homecoming game with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2.