The Hutto Hippos varsity football team fell 53-50 to Harker Heights in a heartbreaking season-opening loss Friday, Aug. 28, at Hutto High School.

The Hippos held a 44-31 lead heading into the fourth quarter but were unable to close out the game.

Harker Heights put together a 65-yard scoring drive late in the fourth quarter, capped by a 10-yard touchdown pass and a successful two-point conversion to take a 53-50 lead with 14 seconds remaining.