Football Recap: Jasper Bulldogs vs. Lumberton Raiders
Jasper lost to Lumberton back in August of 2019, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Jasper Bulldogs enjoyed a cozy 43-24 victory over the Lumberton Raiders. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 176th, while the Raiders are ranked 545th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jasper to victory, but perhaps none more so than Isaiah Coleman, who threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75.8% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiotti Armstrong, who gained 136 total yards and two touchdowns.
Lumberton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty Reyes, who picked up 134 receiving yards, and also threw for 48 yards and a touchdown. Reyes was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 67 yards. Will Wright was another key player, throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
Jasper now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Lumberton, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Jasper will venture away from home to face off against Beaumont United at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lumberton, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Bridge City at 7:30 p.m. on September 27th. Bridge City will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lumberton surely won't give up without a fight.
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