Football thumps Austin Anderson

Football players stand for the national anthem for Fridays victory over Austin Anderson.

Aaron Rodriguez

Football players stand for the national anthem for Friday’s victory over Austin Anderson.

Wyatt Tomallo, Staff Writer

AUSTIN — After a quick score on the opening drive by Anderson, the Trojans lined up to defend their 7-0 lead, but the football team answered back with a kick return touchdown by junior cornerback Trevon Moehrig-Woodard to even the score.

The team then went on a 46-7 run into halftime, led by four passing touchdowns from senior quarterback Josh Adkins to four different receivers, as well as an interception return from senior linebacker Tyler McCracken and a punt return from Moehrig-Woodard. The second half saw less scoring, as the team outscored Anderson 7-6.

The team secured its first win after the official season opener was cancelled the previous week. The team finishes it short non-district schedule at Dragon Stadium on F Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. against the Round Rock Dragons. Round Rock shares one common opponent with the team in Clemens. Round Rock defeated Clemens 41-35 in Week 1, then lost 39-25 to state-ranked Temple in their Week 2 matchup.

The team will play Steele at home Sept. 16 to open the district schedule.