Bears take down Cougars 48-34

CHINA SPRING — The Bastrop Bears varsity football team defeated the China Spring Cougars 48-34 on Friday, Sept. 5.

Bastrop senior utility player Gary Jefferson led the way with 180 rushing yards and a touchdown to go with an 80yard kick return for a score. He also added five receptions for 21 yards. 

The Bears struck first with an 11-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Weston Nielsen to junior wide receiver Zachary Wilkinson, set up by a 34-yard completion to junior wide receiver Dallas Crescenzo.