Friday Night Lights Recap: Rockwall Triumphs Against Mesquite

Rockwall County Gameday is back with another Friday Night Lights Recap! This past Friday, the Rockwall Yellowjacket Football team faced off against the Mesquite Skeeters. Let’s relive the excitement, break down the scores, and highlight the game’s most memorable moments!

Friday Night Lights Recap - Rockwall Yellowjackets Football

Rockwall Yellowjackets vs. Mesquite Skeeters

The Rockwall Yellowjacket Football Team started off strong and came home with a big victory over Mesquite. Without further ado, let’s get into the score breakdown.

Score breakdown:
1st Quarter: Rockwall 14 – Mesquite 0
2nd Quarter: Rockwall 28 – Mesquite 12
3rd Quarter: Rockwall 42 – Mesquite 20
4th Quarter: Rockwall 63 – Mesquite 42

Mesquite played a great game, but in the end, the determination and teamwork of the Yellowjackets led them to victory. 

Player Spotlight

Our quarterbacks Landyn Locke and Mason Marshall delivered an excellent performance! Locke had 8 completions out of 10 attempts, leaving him with an .800% completion percentage, 180 yards, and 2 touchdowns. Marshall had 7 out of 9 completions, leaving him with a .778 completion percentage, 148 yards, and 3 touchdowns. 

WR Ashten Emory is a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. With an impressive 13 carries, Emory racked up 146 rushing yards, averaging 11.2 yards per carry. He also secured a touchdown.

It was also another great game for WR Triston Gooch with 6 receptions and 159 yards receiving. He made some phenomenal catches and gained significant yardage for the Yellowjackets, making him an important part of the Yellowjackets offense.

What’s Next?

This Friday, Rockwall will take on Tyler Legacy at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium for their final game of the regular season. Rockwall has placed first in district and has already secured a playoff spot. Rockwall-Heath placed second, while North Forney placed third and Tyler Legacy sits at fourth. As the Yellowjackets progress through playoffs, we will continue to provide updates. Keep that team spirit alive and stay tuned for next week’s Friday Night Lights Recap! 🏈
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