After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Grove, Jay was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They strolled past the Verdigris Cardinals with points to spare, taking the game 52-36. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bulldogs as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Despite the defeat, Verdigris saw an underclassman step up: Peyton Stelling rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 48 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 142 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Stelling. Ethan Hushbeck was another key player, having thrown for 359 yards and onetouchdown.
Jay's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Verdigris, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Jay will square off against Sequoyah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Verdigris, they will face off against Vinita at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vinita is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Verdigris will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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