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Robinson Routs Lennard in Vital Distict Contest

The Knights roughed up the Longhorns Friday night, 42-14.

The Robinson Knights jumped out to an early lead against Longhorns of Lennard Friday night. They scored three quick touchdowns in the first six minutes and the rout was on.

Junior quarterback Antonio Hampton had two touchdown passes.

"I felt like our guys were resilient," said head coach Mike DePue after the game.

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When all was said and done, Robinson took the district game from Lennard, 42-14.

"I felt like we were able to run the ball well," said DePue.

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Freshman Michael Duclos and junior Martin Ruiz both had big nights, according to DePue.

"We're gonna be okay, we're gonna keep fighting through the district," said DePue.

With the win, the Knights improve to 3-1, 2-1 in District 8. They host Blake in another district game next Friday.

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