HHS senior running back Dakota James grinds out yardage early in the first quarter of the Tigers’ win in the season-opener Friday at Orchard Farm. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

On the strength of a prolific running game and numerous timely plays on defense and special teams, the Houston High School football team cruised to a 49-8 win in the 2022 season-opener Friday at Orchard Farm (near St. Charles).

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.