Vernon couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Jay Royals at home and fell 34-0. The Yellowjackets lost against the Royals in their previous head to head back in August of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 20-13 score last time.
Caiden Coltrane threw for 63 yards on seven of 13 attempts.
Dedrien Peterson was his top target, picking up 28 receiving yards. On the ground,
Caden Hammack rushed for 40 yards.
Jay found their leader in underclassman Jaymes Youngblood, who rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Morris, who threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vernon will host Bozeman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jay, they will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Freeport at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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