Center JV Falls to Buna, 28 to 6

September 4, 2015 - Thursday evening, September 3rd, Center (JV) Roughriders struggled against the Buna (JV) Cougars with the final score being 28-6.

To start the game, Buna won the toss and elected to receive the ball. The Cougars drove to the Center 10 yard line; however, the Riders defense held them and neither team got on the board during the first quarter.

The Riders began struggling to hold Buna in the 2nd quarter with Buna driving down the field 50 yards in seven plays to be the first on the board. They went for a two-point conversion and fell short of the end zone making the score Buna 6, Center 0.

Still in the 2nd quarter, Buna scored again shortly after intercepting a Rider pass on Center's 20 yard line. Once again, Buna went for 2-pts and this time it was good, giving them a 14 point lead. With 10 seconds left in the quarter, Buna scored ending the 1st half with the Riders down by 20 points.

Center received the 2nd half kick-off and was forced to punt on their first possession. Raul Lara punted to the Cougars 58 yards pinning Buna on their own 1 yard line. Both teams defense held the other and no points were earned during the 3rd quarter.

During the final quarter with 9:15 on the clock, Buna scored on a 1 yard run bringing the Cougars to 28 and Riders 0. Center continued to push to get on the board and with 7:01 left in the game scored with a 15-yard pass from Christian Lee to Caleb Parks. The Riders failed on the extra point attempt and the game ended with Buna winning 28 to 6.

Center 9th and JV play at home next Thursday against Garrison.

Game summary provided by Richard Mitchell