Boyd scored first but ultimately less than Vernon in their match on Friday. They lost 41-21 to the Vernon Lions. The Yellowjackets' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
Despite the defeat, Boyd had strong showings from Hunter Etter, who picked up 158 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Maddox Parks, who rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. Etter torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 97 yards. Will McIntire was another key player, having thrown for 253 yards and two touchdowns.
Boyd didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Layton Wheeler. Another thorn in Vernon's side was Jess Withers, who made 14 total tackles.
Carson Schoppa had an outrageously good game for Vernon as he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Another player making a difference was Ty Scott, who rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns.
Boyd's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Vernon, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Bowie the next time they take the field. Boyd will head out to face Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Vernon will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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