The Battle of the Wildcats lived up to its name Friday night, as Gregory-Portland and Calallen opened the season with a high-energy clash packed with big plays, momentum swings, and plenty of noise from the stands. FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER 2025 WEEK 1: CALALLEN 21 GREGORY-PORTLAND 49

Gregory-Portland struck first after an early interception set up quarterback Carter Dominguez Jr., who called his own number and punched in a touchdown to give GP a 7-0 lead.

Calallen wasted no time responding. Quarterback Connor Klostermann broke free on a long touchdown run, tying the game at 7. But a miscue on special teams cost Calallen, as Gregory-Portland earned a safety and later added a field goal to take a 12-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Klostermann answered again early in the second, capping

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