West Rusk falls behind early, trails Jefferson 24-10 at halftime

JEFFERSON, Texas — The Jefferson Bulldogs defeated the West Rusk Raiders 47-10 at W.F. Lockett Stadium. Jefferson improved to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in district play. The defense did not allow a point in the second half.

First half

West Rusk received the opening kickoff. On the third play, a bad snap was recovered by Jefferson’s Bryston Mosley at the West Rusk 11-yard line. The Raiders held to a 30-yard field goal, Jefferson 3-0 with 9:24 left in first quarter.

After a West Rusk turnover on downs, Jefferson took over at its own 26. Five plays later, QB Chance Washington scored on a 6-yard run to make it 10-0 with 3:31 left in first.

Early second, Kaden Parish capped an eight-play, 61-yard drive with a 5-yard rushing TD for 17-0.

West Rusk drove to the Jefferson 8, settled for 25-yard field goal to make it 17-3 with 6:53 left. Jefferson fumbled the ensuing kickoff, West Rusk ball at Jefferson 25. Three plays later QB Trig Pratt to Kam Brown for 20-yard TD to make it 17-10 with 6:02 left.

With 1:40 left and West Rusk at Jefferson 10, Pratt’s pass was intercepted by Parish and returned 95 yards for TD. Jefferson led 24-10 at halftime.

Second half

Jefferson shut out West Rusk in second half. West Rusk had five possessions: three punts, a turnover on downs and a fumble.

Parish scored on a 57-yard rushing TD, his second rushing TD and third overall TD after his pick-six. Washington scored a touchdown. Jacoby Moreau scored a touchdown. Jefferson won 47-10.