Wharton came into Friday's matchup having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 53-0 win over the Houston Math Science & Tech Tigers at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for Wharton considering their seven-point performance the game before.
Wharton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ja'Keon Jackson out in front who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 75 yards and two touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Jackson a new career-high in rushing yards. Ja'Carious Wiley was another key player, picking up 61 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wharton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 282 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Houston Math Science & Tech only rushed for 39.
Wharton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Houston Math Science & Tech, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wharton will head out to square off against Hempstead at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wharton is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Houston Math Science & Tech, they are taking a road trip to take on La Marque at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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