THE HORNET DEFENSE led by R.J. King, Caden Schluens and Josh Wilson move in on this Giddings ball carrier last Friday. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
The Caldwell Hornets got behind early and were unable to catch up in a 52-35 road loss last Friday in the district opener at Giddings.
It was a rough night for the Hornet defense -- which gave up 515 total yards, including 441 on the ground.
A better defensive showing would have clearly helped, since the Hornets’ balanced offense amassed 390 total yards, again including some big-play, explosive capa…
