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Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:05 AM

Hornets clinch playoff berth with homecoming win

Azle defeats Fossil Ridge 24-6 to return to postseason
Hornets clinch playoff berth with homecoming win
Azle running back Hylon Hughes carries the ball against Fossil Ridge during Friday’s homecoming game. Hughes rushed for 57 yards on eight carries in the Hornets’ 24-6 victory.

Author: EDDY PRATHER | THE AZLE NEWS

The Azle Hornets secured a homecoming victory and a berth in the 2026 UIL football playoffs with a 24-6 win over Fossil Ridge Friday, Oct. 23 at Hornet Stadium.

Playing in front of a packed homecoming crowd, the Hornets punched their ticket back to the postseason after missing the playoffs last year.

Azle’s defense stood tall throughout the contest, limiting Fossil Ridge to a single touchdown.

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