BRENHAM CUBS OPEN SEASON WITH A 34-13 WIN OVER HUNTSVILLE
The #3 Brenham Cubs football team opened their season with a dominant 34-13 victory over the #8 Huntsville Hornets in a top-10 ranked matchup at Cub Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2025. The Cubs rebounded strongly after Huntsville scored first in the second quarter, shutting out the Hornets for a significant portion of the game and showcasing a balanced offensive and defensive attack.
Key moments and player performances include:
Defensive Battle to Start: Both teams remained scoreless through a defensive first quarter, with Brenham’s senior defensive lineman Mason Seeber earning a big third-down sack.
Huntsville Scores First: Huntsville broke the tie with a 7-yard touchdown run by senior running back Trae’Shawn Brown in the second quarter, but missed the extra point, making the score 6-0.
Cubs Respond: Brenham quickly answered with a 12-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Hudson Hartstack to senior wide receiver Chris Guidry, tying the game at 6-6 after a blocked extra point.
Fumble Recovery TD Gives Cubs the Lead: Senior linebacker Caleb Espinoza provided a crucial defensive score, stripping the ball from Brown and returning the fumble 17 yards for a touchdown, putting Brenham ahead 13-6 at halftime.
Second Half Offensive Surge: The Cubs extended their lead in the second half, starting with a 5-yard touchdown pass from sophomore running back C.J. Glover to senior H-back Hagen Frank. Glover also caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Hartstack later in the third quarter.
Guidry Seals the Win: Hartstack connected with Guidry for a 51-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to cap off the scoring for the Cubs. Huntsville added a late touchdown pass from Zarien Adolphe to K.J. Betts, making the final score 34-13.
Offensive Statistics
Here are some of the key offensive statistics for the Brenham Cubs:
Statistic Value
Passing Yards 149
Rushing Yards 149
Receiving Yards 186
Touchdowns 5
Player Performances
Key individual performances for the Cubs included:
Player Statistic Value
Hudson Hartstack Passing Yards 149 Touchdown Passes 3
C.J. Glover Rushing Yards 149
Touchdown Receptions 1
Touchdown Passes (1-1) 1
Chris Guidry Receptions 6
Receiving Yards 99
Touchdown Receptions 2
Caleb Espinoza Fumble Recovery for Touchdown (17 yards) 1
Hagen Frank Touchdown Receptions 1
Brenham will look to continue their winning ways next Thursday in a special game against Houston Sterling at Barnett Stadium.
