The Commerce High School football team began its 2020 season with a 42-12 victory over Edgewood High School at Memorial Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce on Aug. 28. COVID concerns limited attendance and some participation - the Commerce cheerleaders and band were not present - but the return of high school football was welcomed in Commerce and other communities across Northeast Texas last weekend.
PHOTOS: Commerce, Edgewood Kick Off 2020 Season
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Edgewood players and coaches gather before taking the field.
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With COVID protocols in place, the home stands were mostly empty during pregame, though more fans showed up later.
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A warm wind blows the flag behind the south end zone.
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The Edgewood band made the trip up to Commerce, along with some Bulldog fans.
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Pass complete! The Tigers' offense was clicking from the opening drive. Ty Hoffman hauled in a reception for an 18-yard gain here.
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A run up the middle and the first score of Commerce's 2020 season. Quarterback J'den Wilson rumbled in for an 8-yard TD run.
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The Tigers' kickoff unit gets its first action of the game.
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Commerce offensive line coach Mason Ybarbo offers his players a few helpful suggestions.
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The Tigers' defense kept Edgewood off the scoreboard in the first half.
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Commerce offensive line coach Mason Ybarbo moves down the sidelines ahead of the next play.
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Touchdown! Commerce scores again, as Zay Basham breaks free for a 27-yard TD run.
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Kicker Edgar Castillo splits the uprights and the Tigers lead, 14-0.
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The Commerce defense tries to keep the Bulldogs off the scoreboard early in the second quarter.
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The Edgewood cheer squad enjoys room to move on Memorial Stadium's NCAA-grade track.
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Many of Friday night's fans got their first look at Memorial Stadium's new scorebaord.
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The Tigers' offense put together a long drive down the field in the second quarter.
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DeShawn Jackson's 21-yard touchdown reception gave Commerce a big lead midway through the second quarter.
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Gimme some room: Wilson carries for a gain late in the first half.
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Just enough: Wilson brings the ball across the goal line for another score.
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Socially distanced: KETR play-by-play broadcaster John Mark Dempsey found a perch outside of the press box for Friday night's game.
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