Waco has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Navasota Rattlers, falling 34-12.
Despite the loss, Waco still got an impressive performance from Bryant Whitaker, who picked up 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Waco also got a significant boost from Mason Smith, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 96 yards.
Artavian Rutherford was his usual excellent self, rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns for Navasota. Another player making a difference was Jace Jablonski, who threw for 160 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Waco dropped their record down to 2-2 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Navasota, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waco will venture away from home to take on San Angelo Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Waco's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so San Angelo Central's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Navasota, they will head out to face off against La Grange at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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