Football Recap: Kaufman Starts Season with Victory Against Rusk

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Kaufman took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They really took it to the Rusk Eagles for the full four quarters, racking up a 42-6 victory at home. With the Lions ahead 29-6 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.

Kaufman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ty Burleson led the charge by throwing for 186 yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a rushing score. Elijah Rose helped Burleson out on the ground, rushing for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.

Kaufman is headed away from home for the first time to take on Athens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rusk, they will take on Mount Vernon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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