The Hutto Hippo varsity football team took down the Rouse Raiders 49-35 in their final road game of the season on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Hutto last faced Rouse in 2019, closing out the regular season with a 34-15 win over the visiting Raiders.
Sophomore quarterback Micah Antoun went 27 of 36 for 390 yards and seven touchdowns, one shy of tying his season best.
Senior wide-receiver Dylon Owens picking up six receptions and two touchdowns, with senior wide-receiver Jaiden Fields accumulating 14 receptions for 214 yards and three touchdowns.
According to Hutto ISD, Fields is currently ranked as the 7th best wide receiver in Texas.
Hutto worked to establish control first, outscoring Rouse 14-7 in the first half and entering halftime with a 28-14 lead. Rouse matched the Hippos scoring efforts in the third and fourth quarters 14-14 and 7-7.
Despite the Raiders’ best efforts, they could not overtake the stacked Hutto offense and ultimately fell 49-35.
The Hippos now hold a 7-2 overall record and are 4-1 for district, sitting in second place in district as they rest for a bye week.
Hutto will play its final game of the regular season at home against the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Nov.
6 at 7 p.m. The Hippos faced Vandegrift last season, hosting and falling 44-34.
Vandegrift is currently 4-3 overall and 2-1 for district, holding the third spot in district.
