The Quitman Bulldogs''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 48-7 loss at the hands of West Rusk. Quitman has struggled against West Rusk recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Xander Mason was on fire for West Rusk: he rushed for 66 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 224 yards and a touchdown on only 19 passes. Montrell Giddings made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Quitman's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their overall record down to 3-6. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 13.3 points per game. As for West Rusk, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Quitman will be playing at home against Winona at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Texas (Winona is ranked 896th, while Quitman is ranked 886th). As for West Rusk, they will head out on the road to face off against Edgewood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
