Wharton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They were beaten by the Worthing Colts 42-7. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 857th, while the Colts are ranked 403rd).
Ja'Keon Jackson rushed for 61 yards.
Brandon Sims Jr was his top target, picking up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Worthing had a senior duo take command as Vashawn Smith rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns and Kwame Roy gained 133 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Roy a new career-high in rushing yards.
Wharton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Worthing, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Wharton will look to defend their home field on Friday against Houston Math Science & Tech. As for Worthing, they will square off against Kashmere at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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