Aurora vs. Rogersville

Non-Conference Football
Aurora--------------0-----14----7----7 28
Rogersville--------14-----19----0----6 39
Game Summary
The Rogersville Wildcats have been struggling out of the gate this season with a 1-4 record. Perhaps they lost too many key players from last year's State Championship run, but they shook off the cobwebs early to jump on top of the Houns' 21-0 before Aurora could get themselves going. Aurora eventually turned up the heat on offense but it was too little too late as Rogersville rediscovered their swagger and were victorious at Kelley Field by the score of 39-28.
In the first quarter, Rogersville received the kickoff and passed their way down the field 68 yards in 10 plays to go up 7-0. Aurora fumbled on their first possession, giving Rogersville great field position as they scored on a Cody Chaney 10 yard TD run to go up 14-0.
Rogersville added a third touchdown in the second quarter to make it 21-0, but Clayton Sumners would get the Dawgs on the scoreboard with a 31 yard touchdown run. Rogersville answered with a score of their own but momentum shifted to the Houns' before the half as Andrew Parker caught an 8 yard touchdown pass as time expired. Halftime score was 33-14 in favor of Rogersville.
Aurora's defense stiffened in the third quarter and stopped the Wildcats from scoring. Everett Basham caught an 11 yard touchdown pass from Sumners to inch the Dawgs closer 33-21. With time running out in the 4th, Sumners tossed his third touchdown pass of the game to Andrew Parker to get the Dawgs within striking distance 33-28. However, an onside kick was unsuccessful and Rogersville shook off their sluggishness to get in the end zone and dash Aurora's hope of a comeback. Final score 39-28 Rogersville.
Clayton Sumners threw for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns while rushing for 100 yards and another score. Andrew Parker caught 8 passes for 106 yards and 2 scores.

Scoring
1st Qtr
Rogersville – Dayton Karr 16 TD reception from Evan Gruener (kick failed)
Rogersville – Cody Chaney 10 yard TD run (Evan Gruener run)
Rogersville – Charles Schmitt 6 yard TD reception from Evan Gruener (John Plaster kick)
2nd Qtr
Aurora – Clayton Sumners 31 yard TD run (Josh Fronabarger kick)
Rogersville – Cody Chaney 51 yard TD reception from Evan Gruener (kick failed)
Rogersville – Matt Gartland 14 yard TD run (kick failed)
Aurora – Andrew Parker 8 yard Td reception from Clayton Sumners (Josh Fronabarger kick)
3rd Qtr
Aurora – Everett Basham 11 yard TD reception from Clayton Sumners (Josh Fronabarger kick)
4th Qtr
Aurora – Andrew Parker 15 yard TD reception from Clayton Sumners (Josh Fronabarger kick)
Rogersville – Dayton Karr 14 yard TD reception from Evan Gruener (pass failed)

Highlights

Clayton Sumners – 20 for 32 passing 260 yards and 3 TD's; 11 carries for 100 yards and a TD
AndrewParker – 8 catches for 106 yards and TD's
Josh Mackey – 11 tackles and an interception
Kurt Hadlow – 5 catches for 82 yards; 13 tackles
Danny O'Neill – 10 tackles
Josh McCulloch – 9 tackles

Next Contest
Aurora (3-3) (2-2 Big 8) @ Mt. Vernon (4-2) (2-2 Big 8)
Rogersville (2-4) @ Bolivar (4-2)