Fighting Uphill B

Coming off back-to-back District 10-2A, DII losses, Meridian hosts Dawson Fri.

  • Meridian sophomore Matty Jones (10) looks for more running room (above left); Jacket freshman Wayln Sheppard (13) turns upfield after the catch (above right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    Meridian sophomore Matty Jones (10) looks for more running room (above left); Jacket freshman Wayln Sheppard (13) turns upfield after the catch (above right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
  • Coming off back-to-back District 10-2A, DII losses, Meridian hosts Dawson Fri.
    Coming off back-to-back District 10-2A, DII losses, Meridian hosts Dawson Fri.
  • Coming off back-to-back District 10-2A, DII losses, Meridian hosts Dawson Fri.
    Coming off back-to-back District 10-2A, DII losses, Meridian hosts Dawson Fri.
  • Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz Meridian sophomore Ben Woleben (64) freshman Josh Nunez (2) make tackle (above); Head coach Jim Kerbow talks postgame.
    Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz Meridian sophomore Ben Woleben (64) freshman Josh Nunez (2) make tackle (above); Head coach Jim Kerbow talks postgame.
With three games remaining in the 2023 Texas high school football regular season, the Meridian Yellowjackets find themselves fighting an uphill battle in their quest to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Despite a valiant effort by the Jacket defense, the Wortham Bulldogs wore down Meridian, powering their way to a convincing 48-10 victory last Friday night at Jacket Stadium…

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