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Waxahachie controls clock, beats Forney 35-14 at Lumpkins Memorial Stadium
Summary
Waxahachie used a ground-heavy game and a stingy defense to beat the Forney Jackrabbits 35-14, with Jordan Smith scoring the clinching touchdown and Talen Strange surpassing 100 rushing yards.
Waxahachie beat the Forney Jackrabbits 35-14 in the home opener at Stewart B. Lumpkins Memorial Stadium, finishing with a clock-control ground game and a late 17-yard touchdown run by Jordan Smith that sealed the win.
The win mattered because Waxahachie controlled time of possession and limited Forney’s sustained drives, turning two recent Forney possessions into turnovers or stalled series and converting the game’s final long drive into points. Play-by-play announcer Ken Roberts said of Forney quarterback Peterson, “Peterson's a better thrower on the run than he is in the pocket,” reflecting repeated pressure and tipped passes that disrupted Forney’s passing attack.
Waxahachie built its lead primarily on its rushing attack and defense. Running back Talen Strange rushed for more than…
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