LEANDER - The Temple freshman Blue football team opened the 2024 season with a convincing 69-0 victory over Leander on the road Thursday evening.
The Offensive Player of the Game was Eric Shelly who rushed for 120 yards and scored two touchdowns.
The Defensive Player of the Game was Corrion Nealy who returned an interception back 15 yards for a touchdown and recorded 7 tackles.
Special Teams had a pair of players shine on the field as Da'Jerion Reese returned a kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown and Tristan Moore also returned a punt for a touchdown.
Temple (1-0) will host Round Rock at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday with a kickoff set for 6:30 pm.