Hornets hope to build on successes from Friday’s defeat

Giltner coaching staff sees bright areas in opening loss

A swarm of Hornet defenders aim to bring down Heartland’s Nolan Boehr during Giltner’s 72-26 loss to the Huskies in the season-opener Friday night. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
A swarm of Hornet defenders aim to bring down Heartland’s Nolan Boehr during Giltner’s 72-26 loss to the Huskies in the season-opener Friday night. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Gilnter found itself in unfamiliar territory midway through the first half of its opening night tilt with Heartland -- playing with a lead.

It wouldn’t last, however, as the run-heavy Huskies scored 44 consecutive points in a 72-26 win over the Hornets in Heartland Friday night.

Giltner coach Chip Bartos explained that playing from the lead was a different feeling for the Hornets, who were winless i…