Hornets struggle in second half in 28-14 Giddings loss

Caldwell to face Cameron in district opener

  • QUARTERBACK RYAN SHUPAK prepares to throw a pass.
    QUARTERBACK RYAN SHUPAK prepares to throw a pass.
  • THE HORNET DEFENSE moves in for a tackle against Giddings.
    THE HORNET DEFENSE moves in for a tackle against Giddings.
  • CALDWELL’S JAMAR HEWITT breaks free for a long run.
    CALDWELL’S JAMAR HEWITT breaks free for a long run.
  • CALDWELL’S BLANE GARZA fights for extra yardage.
    CALDWELL’S BLANE GARZA fights for extra yardage.

    The Caldwell Hornets had some big plays in the first half -- a blocked punt for the TD and a long scoring pass from quarterback Ryan Shupak to Jace Aly -- but Giddings controlled the second half and won 28-14 last Friday in Caldwell.

    Caldwell finished with 275 total yards, balancing 144 yards passing and 131 rushing, to Giddings’ 255 yards. But the Hornets’s offense struggled with inconsistency in …