Non-varsity update - Oct. 3

Gattis 7th-graders outscore Portales

The Gattis seventh-grade football team defeated Portales in a 56-36 shootout Tuesday.

Preston “Jett” Curtis led the way with six rushing touchdowns and a pair of 2-point conversions. Corey Whitley also scored a touchdown on a pass from Brodie Hopper, and had an interception. Kyden Everett aided the defense with a fumble recover, and Hopper had a rushing touchdown of his own.

The Cubs moved to 2-2 with the win, and face Portales again 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Norman Vohs Stadium.

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