Christoval defeats Eldorado in season opening football game

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Christoval defeats Eldorado in season opening football game

Summary

The Christoval Cougars opened their football season with a 35-14 victory over the Eldorado Eagles. After the teams traded touchdowns in the first half, the Cougars held the Eldorado offense scoreless while recording 22 unanswered points to secure the result. Head coach Tanner McLean credited the win to second-half adjustments and the team's collective mentality during the post-game review on the Five Star Sports Podcast. McLean noted that the game provided a test of the squad's ability to compete within their district. Christoval now prepares for a homecoming match against the Miles Bulldogs in week two. The team’s performance was analyzed by the KSAN and KLST sports crew following the opening week of play.

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By the Numbers

•Christoval defeated Eldorado with a final score of 35-14.
•The Cougars scored 22 unanswered points in the second half.
•Head coach Tanner McLean appeared on the Five Star Sports Podcast to discuss the performance.
•Christoval plays the Miles Bulldogs for its homecoming game in week two.

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11:46 PMYahoo Sports — KLST+ ORIGINALS: Breaking down Christoval’s week 1 win with head coach Tanner McLean

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SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Christoval head football coach Tanner McLean discusses his team’s week one performance with the KSAN and KLST Sports crew. The Christoval Cougars exchanged first-half touchdowns with the Eldorado Eagles in their week one matchup, but the second half was a different story. The Cougars responded with 22 unanswered […]
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