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Schulenburg Falls to Johnson City in Playoff Opener

  • Schulenburg receiver Byron Johnson evades Johnson City defenders on his way to the endzone. Photos by Andy Behlen
    Schulenburg receiver Byron Johnson evades Johnson City defenders on his way to the endzone. Photos by Andy Behlen
  • First year head coach Luke Hobbs (center) holds up a Shorthorn salute as the band plays the school song following Friday’s playoff loss to Johnson City.
    First year head coach Luke Hobbs (center) holds up a Shorthorn salute as the band plays the school song following Friday’s playoff loss to Johnson City.
  • Jose Cortez catches a pass in the endzone to tie the game in the third quarter. Photos by Andy Behlen
    Jose Cortez catches a pass in the endzone to tie the game in the third quarter. Photos by Andy Behlen
  • Shorthorn quarterback Aaron Janacek came out of the game with an injured shoulder just before halftime.
    Shorthorn quarterback Aaron Janacek came out of the game with an injured shoulder just before halftime.
The Schulenburg Shorthorns’ football season came to an end on a cold, misty night in Buda Friday, Nov. 10. The Horns fell to the Johnson City Eagles 21-28 in the first round of the playoffs. They finished the season 5-6 overall 4-2 in district. First-year head coach Luke Hobbs credited his players with resurrecting Schulenburg’s storied football program from the abysmal 0-10 season last year. …

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