KILLEEN, Texas — Ellison and Killeen will meet Friday night in the 6 News Game of the Week, as the crosstown rivals look to bounce back from season-opening losses.

Killeen (0-1) is coming off a 30-14 defeat to Vista Ridge, while Ellison (0-1) fell just short in a high-scoring 50-46 battle against Copperas Cove.

The matchup marks the first district showdown of the year between the rivals, as both teams will be aiming to avoid an 0-2 start as they continue to build momentum early in the season.

The Eagles and Kangaroos are just 15 minutes apart, and the familiarity between the programs has fueled years of close battles. Ellison edged Killeen 58-52 in last season’s meeting, but the Kangaroos have won seven of the past 10 matchups, including several nail-biters decided by 10 points or fewer

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