Jackets Beat Burnet; Take District Crown

Photos by Hometown Sports Photography

Stephenville, TX–A light rain on the eve of Halloween didn’t dampen the spirits of the Jacket faithful. Stephenville saw their Jackets beat Burnet 51-14 on Friday night and secure the District 12-4A Div I championship.

It took the offense a little bit to get going. The score was 7-0 Stephenville at the end of the first quarter. But in the second quarter, the offense took flight. The Jackets outscored the Bulldogs 30-0 in that frame to take a 37-0 lead at the intermission. Big plays defined the second quarter for the Jackets. It started with an 85 yard touchdown pass from Trot Jordan to Caden Monk, followed by another TD between the two of 54 yards. Caleb Gleason would have his longest touchdown of the season on a 42 yard run. It followed a 67 yard run by Gleason earlier in the quarter. Lastly in the quarter for good measure, Ethan Sanchez would hit the longest field goal of the season for Stephenville. The 42 yarder was converted right before the end of the half.

The War Dog defense continued their strong upward trend. The Jackets held Burnet scoreless through three and half quarters. The third quarter continues to be a stout point for Stephenville. The defense has only given up 13 points in now nine third quarters combined. Carter VanZandt led the defense with eight total tackles. Kolson Tomlinson, Nolan Griswold and Levi Yarbrough each had six. Stephenville had six tackles for loss. Kipton Doty would have his second interception of the season.

Statistically for the offense, the Jackets amassed 540 yards. QB Trot Jordan was 9/13 for 313 yards and five touchdowns. Grayson Copeland finished the game throwing 3/4 for 14 yards. Caleb Gleason had his biggest rushing night of the year. The senior had 11 carries for 155 yards and a score. Karson Bernal finished with seven carries fro 38 yards.  Adan Jergins led the receiving corps with four catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Caden Monk had two catches for 140 yards and also two touchdowns. His 86 yard TD completion from Jordan was the longest play of the night. Daniel Cervantes had his first catch of the year, a 15 yard touchdown. Jhett Banuelos had three receptions for 14 yards and Kendall Douglas added a catch as well.

Friday night was Senior Night as 33 Yellow Jackets were recognized before their final home game. Next up for the 9-0 Jackets will be the regular season finale. Stephenville will travel to Marble Falls for one final tune-up before the playoffs begin. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.