Rusk had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Kaufman Lions on the road and fell 42-6. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-6.
Jermicheal Sturns threw for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Adrian Tumblin was his top target, picking up 48 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Vandorian Horn rushed for 54 yards.
Kaufman got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ty Burleson out in front who threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. Elijah Rose helped Burleson out on the ground, rushing for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Rusk will welcome Mount Vernon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Kaufman, they will head out on the road to face off against Athens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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