McGregor came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Rockdale Tigers 49-28 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
It was another big night for Bubba Zacharias, who rushed for 37 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 248 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: McGregor was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rockdale only rushed for two.
McGregor didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Devin Gripp, Bryan Suarez, and Rolando Medina picked up one apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Rockdale lost, don't look at Deandre Stephens. Despite the final result, he picked up 170 receiving yards and a touchdown. Greyson Williams also helped out by tossing the rock for 293 yards.
McGregor's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Rockdale, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
McGregor will venture away from home to square off against Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. McGregor is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.7 points per game this season. As for Rockdale, they will be playing at home against C.H. Yoe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. C.H. Yoe is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Rockdale will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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