Bulldogs clinch first playoff berth since 2012

  • Wortham receiver Lane McDaniel (7) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone in the second quarter of a victory over Meridian at Bulldog Field on Friday night.
    Wortham receiver Lane McDaniel (7) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone in the second quarter of a victory over Meridian at Bulldog Field on Friday night.
  • The Eagles’ Dylon Rushin denies a Connally touchdown during the 40-35 defeat Friday night. Photos by Thomas Leffler/The Fairfield Recorder
    The Eagles’ Dylon Rushin denies a Connally touchdown during the 40-35 defeat Friday night. Photos by Thomas Leffler/The Fairfield Recorder
  • The Wortham defense teams up to tackle a Meridian ball carrier during the Bulldogs’ Homecoming game Friday night. Wortham clinched a playoff berth with a 44-0 victory. Photos by Jennifer Lansford/Special to the Mexia News
    The Wortham defense teams up to tackle a Meridian ball carrier during the Bulldogs’ Homecoming game Friday night. Wortham clinched a playoff berth with a 44-0 victory. Photos by Jennifer Lansford/Special to the Mexia News
The Wortham football team will make its first foray into the postseason playoffs since 2012 after dismantling Meridian, 44-0, at Bulldog Field on Friday night. The win improved Wortham’s record to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in District 11-2A, Division II with two regular-season games remaining. Meridian dropped to 0-8 overall and 0-3 in district. They have scored just one touchdown all season. In the…

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