Rockdale started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Giddings. They took a 44-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Buffaloes on Friday. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buffaloes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Deandre Stephens and Greyson Williams certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Stephens gained 124 total yards and two touchdowns, while Williams threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns. Stephens was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 52 yards.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kyle Montgomery and Corbin Medack. Montgomery rushed for 157 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 9.2 yards per carry while Medack rushed for 122 yards and two TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Medack has posted since back in September of 2024.
This is the second loss in a row for Rockdale and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for Giddings, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Rockdale wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 54-35 victory against Groesbeck on the 26th. As for Giddings, they have also already played their next game, a 49-7 defeat against El Campo on the 26th.
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