Football Recap: Kemp Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Huston Cromer

By Team Reports Oct 1, 2024, 10:26am

Football Recap: Kemp Yellowjackets vs. Rice Bulldogs

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Kemp won the last time they faced Rice, and things went their way on Friday too. The Kemp Yellowjackets came out on top against the Rice Bulldogs by a score of 17-10. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Yellowjackets.

It was another big night for Huston Cromer, who rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Kemp wouldn't let Rice keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Kemp can thank Maddox Henderson and Payten Stevenson for forcing both of them. Stevenson also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten.

Kemp's record now sits at 2-3. As for Rice, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Kemp will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Canton at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Kemp is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Rice, they will square off against Scurry-Rosser at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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