Cardinals drop third straight, fall to Kilgore, 34-19
KILGORE -- The Kilgore Rangers scored 24 unanswered points in the second half Saturday to break open a game that was deadlocked at 10-10 at the half and beat Trinity Valley Community College, 34-19.
The loss is the third in a row for the Cardinals who fall to 5-3 on the year and 3-3 in SWJCFC play.
The Cardinals struggled to handle the Kilgore defensive line which led to TVCC notching -10 yards rushing for the game. (Remember, sacks count against rushing yardage in college statistics.)
Quarterback Tucker Yarbrough saw his first action of the season and is the third quarterback to start -- and fourth to log snaps -- of the season. Yarbrough spread the ball around, completing passes to 11 different receivers for 360 yards and two touchdowns. But he was also under constant pressure, leading to three second-half interceptions.
Cam Camper led the team with 111 yards receiving and a touchdown on seven receptions. Kordell David added 82 yards on four catches.
The Cardinal defense was put in difficult positions throughout the game with Kilgore starting drives in TVCC territory four times. The Rangers' average starting field position was their own 43.
The day started on a high note for the Cardinals with Saul Williams picking off Kilgore on the first play from scrimmage. Two plays later, Yarbrough hit Cam Camper for a 33-yard touchdown.
The Cardinals got another takeaway in the second quarter when the Rangers tried to convert a 4th and 1 but fumbled. The ball was recovered by Jermaine McNeal.
TVCC will take their longest road trip of the year next week, traveling to New Mexico to take on NMMI. The Broncos are 5-1 and in first place in the SWJCFC.
SCORING SUMMARY
TVCC (1Q 14:35): Tucker Yarbrough 33-yard pass to Cam Camper. Jake Gaster kick. 7-0
KILGORE (2Q 2:02): Malcolm Mays 10-yard pass to Marques Pearson. Eduardo Jaimes kick. 7-7
TVCC (2Q 0:27): Jake Gaster 30-yard field goal. 10-7
KILGORE (2Q :00): Eduardo Jaimes 28-yard field goal. 10-10
KILGORE (3Q 12:31): Eduardo Jaimes 28-yard field goal. 13-10
KILGORE (3Q 10:26): Malcolm Mays 57-yard pass to Zeek Freeman. 20-10
KILGORE (3Q 1:33): Malcolm Mays 6-yard pass to Willie McCoy. Eduardo Jaimes kick. 27-10
KILGORE (4Q 7:39): Malcolm Mays 24-yard pass to Willie McCoy. Eduardo Jaimes kick. 34-10
TVCC (4Q 4:53): Cardinal defense tackles QB in the end zone for a safety. 34-12
TVCC (4Q 2:17): Tucker Yarbrough 5-yard pass to Greyson Morgan. Jake Gaster kick. 34-19
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