Royal lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were outmatched by the Navasota Rattlers on the road and fell 49-8. The Falcons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
Navasota got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jace Jablonski out in front who threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Artavian Rutherford helped Jablonski out on the ground, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 43 receiving yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Royal and nudges their season record down to 1-2. As for Navasota, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Royal will host Fort Bend Willowridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Navasota, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Waco at 7:00 p.m.
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