No. 2 Jefferson’s second-half surge dismantles Troup; Bulldogs clinch district title

JEFFERSON – In a highly anticipated matchup between two powerhouse programs, the Jefferson Bulldogs took over in the second half to take the 42-7 win over the Troup Tigers and the District 10-3A title. Jefferson advances to 9-1, 5-0 while Troup falls to 7-3, 3-2. Troup started the first half without star quarterback Trevor Golightly due to a first half suspension after an ejection the previous week against West Rusk. Neither offense could get anything done in the first quarter. Half of both team’s drives resulted in punts while both defenses forced a turnover-on-downs with the game tied at zero. Desh Golightly gave Troup their first first down of the game with an 11-yard run. Jefferson’s defense contained Troup’s offense and forced a punt. Chance Washington, with the defense in pursuit, launched a 46-yard pass to Lemarion Douglas and Jefferson scored first with a four-yard rushing touchdown by Vontay Black to put the Bulldogs up 7-0.

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