Fort Worth THESA had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 68-44 to the Saint Jo Panthers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Riders of the 64-36 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2020.
Fort Worth THESA wouldn't let Saint Jo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Fort Worth THESA can thank Andrew Keller and Caleb Cole for forcing all of them. Keller's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing three fumbles and making 11 total tackles.
Saint Jo got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lee Yeley out in front who rushed for 109 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 144 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Yeley's longest reception was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Devin Stewart was another key passer, gaining 256 total yards and a touchdown.
Fort Worth THESA will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Newman International Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Fort Worth THESA focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday. As for Saint Jo, they will venture away from home to challenge Gold-Burg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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