Wimberley gives FHS its toughest test of season

Sports

fbgstandard01, on September 27, 2017

The Battlin’ Billies mark the halfway point of the season with their toughest test on the schedule. Fredericksburg High School varsity football’s undefeated mark will be put to the test against the visiting Wimberley Texans on Friday at FHS Stadium. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Wimberley (4-0) is No.

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