MUENSTER, Texas — The Muenster Hornets celebrated a successful conclusion to their regular season Friday night, defeating Era in the annual Kraut Bowl to highlight a busy week of Cooke County high school football action. The Kraut Bowl represents one of the most anticipated games on Muenster's schedule each year, pitting the Hornets against nearby rival Era in a contest that draws strong community support from both towns. This year's edition lived up to its billing, with Muenster emerging victorious in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. The victory serves as a fitting end to regular season play for the Hornets, who have worked throughout the fall to compete in their district. The win against a familiar rival provides positive momentum as the team transitions into the postseason phase of the schedule. Friday night marked the conclusion of regular season play for teams across Cooke County, with multiple schools wrapping up their district schedules and turning their attention to playoff preparations. The results from the final week will help determine seeding and matchups for the postseason tournament. Muenster's football program has built a strong tradition over the years, with the community rallying behind the Hornets throughout each season. The Kraut Bowl victory adds another chapter to that proud history. The Hornets will now await word on their playoff opponent and seeding as the UIL finalizes brackets for the postseason. Information about playoff matchups and game times will be announced in the coming days through the school's athletics department.