7A-WEST
ROGERS 24, VAN BUREN 17
VAN BUREN -- Rogers stopped a trick play from Van Buren, then used one of its own for a touchdown to gain its first lead of the game and win at Blakemore Field.
Van Buren tried a fake punt passing play near midfield, but it couldn't connect on the throw, turning the ball over on downs.
The Mounties on the next play connected on a flea flicker for a 51-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Hunter Loyd to sophomore wide receiver Mason Ross.
That score gave Rogers (5-2, 2-2 7A-West) a 10-7 lead, its first of the game, with 4:05 left.
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The Mounties got the ball after the half and marched down the field for an eight-play, 73-yard scoring drive to extend the lead to 17-7 early in the third quarter. Loyd ended the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run.
Rogers, after forcing a Van Buren (0-7, 0-4) three-and-out, used nine plays for a 79-yard drive that was capped with an 11-yard run from senior Colin McWhorter. That score gave the Mounties a 24-7 lead late in the third quarter.
Sports on 10/14/2017