The Thrall Tigers varsity football team opened the season with a 27-0 shutout victory over the Hearne Eagles on Friday, Aug. 28, at Hearne High School.

Thrall running back Ty Matthews opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run.

Quarterback Weston Smiley then found Kallen Bow for a touchdown pass, while Leyton West closed out the scoring with a rushing touchdown.