Talk about a near comeback.
The Judson Rockets launched an offensive assault on the Legacy Rebels with 47 unanswered points to start the game, eventually winning 60-50 during a non-district football game at D.W. Rutledge Stadium in Converse.
Judson had the 47-0 advantage with 8:03 left in the second quarter when Elijah Favela threw his fifth touchdown pass to Oklahoma commit Anthony Evans.
Blame sloppy Rebels play; the team was responsible for four turnovers in their first five drives, with two fumbles and two interceptions.
Then, Legacy clawed their way back, starting with an interception by linebacker Esus Robledo for a touchdown halfway through the second.
Canyon Moses added a 6-yard rushing TD and Davila threw a TD pass to Colin Brazzell to help the Rebels head into halftime with a 47-21 deficit. The Rebels managed to cut the score 53-42 by the fourth quarter, but the Rockets offense proved too much.
Judson running back Nathaniel Stanley had 159 yards and six touchdowns, including a dagger scramble with 4:12 to play that gave his team a three-score lead. Stanley is one of the nominees in our Fan Vote Player of the Week Poll.
Watch his highlights here:
WHAT A NIGHT: @NateStanley09 scores SIX touchdowns in @JudsonFootball's 60-50 victory over Midland Legacy at home! #KSATsports #KSATbgc @JISDRocketPride @JISD_ATHLETICS @JudsonAthletics @coachsotopop pic.twitter.com/mw39FF0YQg
— Andrew Cely (@ACelySports) September 24, 2022
Judson prepares for District 27-6A play next week against East Central.
