University and Bastrop squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but University had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Bears, falling 69-42. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.
Savoy Nichols and London Smith certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Nichols threw for 491 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per attempt, while Smith picked up 256 receiving yards and three TDs. Keandre Brooks also helped out as he racked up 107 receiving yards.
Gary Jefferson Jr. was his usual excellent self, rushing for 381 yards and six scores while picking up 11.2 yards per carry, and also picking up 47 receiving yards and one TD for Bastrop. Those 381 rushing yards gave Jefferson Jr. a new career-high. Weston Nielsen was another key player, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Bastrop, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
University does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bastrop, they will challenge Randle at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,269 yards in their previous games.
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