The Mexia football team is hoping for a faster start to its District 8-4A, Division II season than it got off to last year when the Blackcats take on Madisonville at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Blackcat Field. Last year, the Mustangs jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first half and held off hard-charging Mexia to escape with a 35-28 victory.
Mexia enters the contest with a 1-2 record. Their game at…