Like no game before it

‘Riders race to history with victory over Eagles

  • q Kaden Dixon (32) looks for running room with Jeremiah Ratcliff (11) covering his back. (Leon Aldridge photo – The Light and Champion)
    q Kaden Dixon (32) looks for running room with Jeremiah Ratcliff (11) covering his back. (Leon Aldridge photo – The Light and Champion)
  • p Quarterback Emonte “Cash” Cross (4) sprints toward the endzone and six points during the ‘Rider’s match with Tatum Friday night. (Leon Aldridge photo – The Light and Champion)
    p Quarterback Emonte “Cash” Cross (4) sprints toward the endzone and six points during the ‘Rider’s match with Tatum Friday night. (Leon Aldridge photo – The Light and Champion)
    Friday around noon, local football fans were talking about that night’s season opener against Beckville at Roughrider Stadium. Much of the conversation centered around fears about the record August heat and the danger it might pose. Many discussions centered on 2001 alum Michael Montgomery who had been recognized for his outstanding A&M career and NFL work with the Pac...

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