Lindale tops Whitehouse 46-42 in high-scoring showdown

Wildcats and Eagles trade big plays in game that lived up to its billing
Published: Sep. 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM CDT|Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 11:27 PM CDT

LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - Lindale defeated Whitehouse 46-42 in a game that lived up to its billing, with both teams looking to make a statement.

Wildcats strike first

Whitehouse opened the game with two passes. A swing pass from Cooper Lepsis to Jojo Adams went 47 yards for a touchdown, giving the Wildcats a 7-0 lead. The play came during the debut of Lindale’s new jumbo screen.

Lindale lost a fumble at the Whitehouse 18-yard line, stalling a drive. Whitehouse’s defense then held Lindale in the red zone before the Eagles got the ball back.

Eagles answer

Lindale scored on a pass from David Lindig to Brodee Copeland, tying the game at 7-7. The Eagles’ drive took nearly six minutes off the clock.

Kickoff return swings momentum

On the ensuing kickoff, Kamarion Hart returned the ball 90 yards for a touchdown, cutting up a hole from the 10-yard line. The return gave Whitehouse a 14-7 lead.

Whitehouse went on to win the game 46-42.