Lovejoy defeated Frisco Reedy 56-17 in their season opener on Friday. The Leopards generated 603 yards of total offense and scored 14 points in each quarter. This marked the first matchup between the two teams since 2019.
Junior quarterback Nixon Slaughter and junior running back Luke Gahan, both promoted to starting roles, accounted for all eight touchdowns for Lovejoy. Slaughter completed passes for 257 yards and four scores, while Gahan rushed for 152 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore receiver Jeremiah Johnson caught five passes for 145 yards and three scores, and junior Coleman Reaugh added six receptions for 110 yards.
Reedy, which was affected by early injuries to offensive starters, managed 161 yards of offense. Sophomore Jackson Harn replaced senior Lincoln Harn early in the first quarter and passed for 92 yards and a touchdown with one interception.
The Lions narrowed the gap to 28-17 at halftime after Kasen Kerr returned an interception for a score, but Lovejoy added 28 unanswered points in the second half.
In another 5A contest, Frisco Lone Star defeated Royse City 41-26. The Rangers built a 35-12 lead by halftime. Senior Karece Hoyt caught passes for 117 yards and four touchdowns on ten touches.
