Football: Nimitz falls to Conroe in season opener

Nimitz quarterback Darrell Stewart (7) tosses the ball to running back Joseph Love (25) during the first half of a high school football game at W.W.Thorne Stadium Thursday.
Nimitz quarterback Darrell Stewart (7) tosses the ball to running back Joseph Love (25) during the first half of a high school football game at W.W.Thorne Stadium Thursday.

Conroe’s offensive line took the fight to Nimitz on opening night at W.W. Thorne Stadium, and the Tigers scored an impressive technical knockout.

Conroe bolted to a 28-0 halftime lead and put it on cruise control in the second half, burying the Cougars 49-6 on Thursday.

Dontrell Dock, the Tigers’ senior tailback, rushed for 148 yards and a second-quarter touchdown on 12 carries. Backup Thomas Shirer had nine carries for 46 yards. click here for complete story