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Longhorns back on track after taking down Pirates
Harper’s Justin Wilke (12) anticipates the defense against the Center Point Pirates last Friday at Pirate Stadium in Center Point. —Courtesy Noel Stacey
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CaryonSeptember 21, 2023
Longhorns back on track after taking down Pirates

By Bryson Lake 

Special to the Standard

Another 30-mile road rivalry game for the Harper Longhorns would not be a disappointment Friday night for the Longhorn faithful.

The Harper Longhorns found their way back into the winning column with another competitive game and a victory over the Center Point Pirates, 43-30, at Pirate Stadium in Center Point.

Pirates strike first 

The Longhorns won the coin toss and deferred to the second half.

Harper kicked off to the Center Point Pirates to start the game.

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