Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Emerson). They claimed a resounding 45-7 victory over the Denison Yellow Jackets on the road. Given the Mavericks' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 678th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
DJ Shelton was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelton Wafer, who picked up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Emerson's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Denison, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Emerson will be playing in front of their home fans against Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Emerson's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Memorial's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Denison, they are taking a road trip to challenge Walnut Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walnut Grove will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Denison surely won't give up without a fight.
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