Timber Creek inched closer to a playoff berth, as the Falcons convincingly defeated Haltom 28-20 on Oct. 19.
The first quarter of the game was defense controlled, as the only points scored was a Timber Creek touchdown on a 27 yard passing touchdown.
The second quarter saw Haltom take the lead 14-7. Before the halftime clock rang, Timber Creek was able to tie the game on a 46 yard passing touchdown reception by WR Gage Haskin.
Timber Creek received the ball to start the third quarter. The Falcons were able to get down field and complete a touchdown reception by future Div. 1 commit, WR Erik Ezukanma, for his ninth touchdown reception of the year. On the next drive Haltom was picked off by LB Noah Gnacinski. The Falcons capitalized off the interception, scoring yet another passing touchdown to WR Nik Nelson, giving Timber Creek a 28-14 lead. Haltom was able to gain points back through an end of the quarter touchdown, making the score 28-20 going into the fourth quarter.
The Falcons defense was able to stop Haltom, and show their strength, stopping Haltom at the two yard line to end their possession. Timber Creek soared to victory, winning a shootout 28-20.
Timber Creek comes back home Thursday night, playing district rivals Keller, this Thursday at Keller ISD Stadium. The senior night game starts at 7:00 PM.
View selected photos from the Thursday, Oct. 20, 2017 Timber Creek varsity football game versus Haltom High School. Click on any image to see a larger version:
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Photos from the Oct. 19, 2017 varsity Timber Creek football game vs. Haltom. (Photos by The Creek Yearbook photographer Taylor Deker.)
Reed Smith is a Senior and holds the position of Sports Editor in Talon. Additionally, Smith has a weekly sports column on the website, titled "Don't Reed Into It."
