A win for Bowie just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Vernon Lions, falling 51-26. The loss continues a trend for the Jackrabbits in their matchups with the Lions: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Bowie lost, don't look at Rayder Mann. Despite the final result, he threw for 138 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 41 yards.
Leading Vernon to victory were Ty Scott and Tru Gipson. Scott rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while Gipson gained 212 total yards and three touchdowns. Gipson's longest rush was for an incredible 72 yards. Another player making a difference was Carson Schoppa, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Bowie now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Vernon, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Iowa Park the next time they take the field. Vernon will head out to face Iowa Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Bowie will host them at 7:00 p.m. on November 8th.
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