Football Recap: Varnado Falls to Slaughter Community Charter in First Game of Season
By Team Reports
Sep 12, 2024, 3:17pm
Football Recap: Varnado Wildcats vs. Slaughter Community Charter Knights
Varnado had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 12-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Slaughter Community Charter Knights. The Wildcats just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Ty Ford was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 117 yards on only 15 carries, and also threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Slaughter Community Charter also got a significant boost from Carson Baxter, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 89 yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Varnado will take on Pope John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Slaughter Community Charter, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Morgan City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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