Motley Co. blanks Crowell 48–0 before Homecoming crowd

  • BLOCKING BACK In Friday night’s Motley County victory over Crowell, running back Jake Richards rushed for 160 yards and 3 touchdowns, as well as leading defensively with four tackles and four assists. Shown here is Richards blocking the Crowell defensive rush and protecting the quarterback. | COURTNEY MENDOLA PHOTO
    BLOCKING BACK In Friday night’s Motley County victory over Crowell, running back Jake Richards rushed for 160 yards and 3 touchdowns, as well as leading defensively with four tackles and four assists. Shown here is Richards blocking the Crowell defensive rush and protecting the quarterback. | COURTNEY MENDOLA PHOTO

    A Matador fan couldn’t have asked for a better outcome in the Motley County versus Crowell game before a hometown crowd celebrating Homecoming last Friday night.

    A balanced offensive and defensive strategy put Motley County in command from the start. In fact, the game only lasted one half, as the Matadors shut out Crowell 48-0, and the mercy rule provided plenty of time for Homecoming coronation fe…