Jasper had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by Chapel Hill and fell 49-7. While losing is never fun, Jasper can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 306th, while Chapel Hill is ranked 51st).
Major Armstrong threw for 27 yards on seven of ten attempts. Raja Garza-Adams was his top target, picking up 29 receiving yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Payton Brooks rushed for 79 yards.
Chapel Hill's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Damarcion Blaylock, who picked up 123 receiving yards and three scores, and also punched in one TD on the ground. Malik Gee was another key passer, throwing for 214 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes.
Jasper has already played their next match, a 21-8 win against Palestine on the 5th. As for Chapel Hill, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 41-26 victory against Gilmer on the 5th.
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