On Friday September 23, 2022 the Judson Rockets faced Midland Legacy Rebels. The first quarter started off in the Rockets’ favor, with Judson receiving the ball. 

The game advanced with a quick first down followed by quarterback Elijah Favela throwing the ball to De Morlan McGarity which led the Rockets to score a 62-yard touchdown. 7-0, Rockets. Midland Legacy then went to return the ball to the Rockets 24- yard line. The Rockets came back with a strong pass from Elijah Favela to sophomore Nathaniel Stanley, for another 5- yard touchdown. 14-0, Rockets. With just 6 minutes left in the first quarter, junior Zahkius Thomas recovered a fumble allowing Favela to hand the ball off to Stanley which gained us another 33- yard touchdown. This set the tone for the game, 1-0, Rockets’. Midland Legacy then earned the ball back but an immediate interception by Junior Myles Davis gave The Rockets possession of the ball. Anthony Evans then went to catch a deep throw for a 35- yard gain, bringing Judson fans to their feet. The Rockets gained another touchdown down from Senior Gavin Harris, which brought the score to 28-0. With a fast play from Junior Jaiden Haygood, the ball was recovered by a fumble at the 21- yard line. Favela then went to throw another ball to Nathaniel Stanley for an 8- yard touchdown, which brought the score to up to 35-0. With just 1:04 minutes left in the first quarter Favela threw senior Johnathan Johnson the ball for another 3- yard touchdown that brought the school up to 41-0, Rockets’. 

 To start the second quarter, Favela handed the ball to Sophomore Cameron Dillard for a 57-yard reception. Anthony Evans then caught a throw from Favela for a 7-yard touchdown bringing the Rockets’ score up to 47-0. With back-to-back plays from the Rockets, Midland Legacy received the ball back gaining three consecutive touchdowns bringing the score to 47- 21 ending off the second quarter. 

With the 3rd quarter going by quickly Midland Legacy quickly made the first touchdown of the quarter bringing the score to 47-27. With the Rockets making their first down they were able to gain another 9 yard touchdown from Nathaniel Stanley, causing the score to go up to 53-27. 

Going into the fourth quarter the Rockets were up by 26 points. Midland Legacy made the first two touchdowns of the quarter and gained 2 more points from the 2-point conversion, bringing the score to 53-42. With the score now close, Favela handed off the ball to Stanley for a 47 yard gain and another 7- yard touchdown, which brought the score up to 60-42. With 2:13 left in the game, Midland Legacy made a 44-yard touchdown and also gained a 2-point conversion, bringing the score to a close 60-50. The Rockets played hard until the end, showcasing their great defense and resulting in a win against Midland Legacy, which broke a three game losing streak.

The Rockets will be taking on the East Central Hornets for their first district game on October 7, 2022 at 7:30 at D.W. Rutledge stadium, be sure to come out and show your Rocket pride.