Blackcats blast Rockets, tied for 2nd in district

  • Mexia fans were bundled up at the football game in Robinson on Friday night as a strong north wind sent wind chills into the low-40s. Photos by Skip Leon/The Mexia News
    Mexia fans were bundled up at the football game in Robinson on Friday night as a strong north wind sent wind chills into the low-40s. Photos by Skip Leon/The Mexia News
  • Mexia quarterback Jaden Proctor (13) gets off a pass under pressure from Robinson’s Malik Ford (7) during a District 8-4A, Division II game in Robinson on Friday night.
    Mexia quarterback Jaden Proctor (13) gets off a pass under pressure from Robinson’s Malik Ford (7) during a District 8-4A, Division II game in Robinson on Friday night.
  • Mexia defenders Konor McNeil (52), Arik Medlock (70) and Dawson Scott (44) stack up a Robinson runner Friday night. The Blackcat defense had three takeaways, including a fumble in the fourth quarter that was caused by Scott and recovered by McNeil. Photos by Skip Leon/The Mexia News
    Mexia defenders Konor McNeil (52), Arik Medlock (70) and Dawson Scott (44) stack up a Robinson runner Friday night. The Blackcat defense had three takeaways, including a fumble in the fourth quarter that was caused by Scott and recovered by McNeil. Photos by Skip Leon/The Mexia News
The Robinson football team’s nickname is the Rockets, but it was Mexia running back Jarrell Wiley who kept blasting off and exploding Friday night. The 5-foot-8, 180-pound junior scored five touchdowns, including four in the second half, and rushed for nearly 300 yards to lead the Blackcats to a 41-24 victory at Robinson. The win improved Mexia’s record to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in District 8-4A,…

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