Cyclones fall to Benjamin; Memphis runners compete in Plainview

  • A Memphis Cyclone tries to fend off a Benjamin defense player last week during the six-man season opener. Memphis will face Follett Sept. 4 and then Vernon JV on Sept. 9, both games will be on the road.
    A Memphis Cyclone tries to fend off a Benjamin defense player last week during the six-man season opener. Memphis will face Follett Sept. 4 and then Vernon JV on Sept. 9, both games will be on the road.

    BENJAMIN – Memphis High School’s varsity football teamed kicked off the regular season play of their new six-man format last Thursday night, Aug. 27, at Benjamin.

    It was not the good welcome the Cyclones’ had hoped for, and they went down in this game after two quarters of play, 52-0.

    The Cyclones are still working through challenges and adapting to the new style of play. Benjamin was no easy test. …