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The West Jefferson Roughriders were pumped for the start of their Oct. 12 homecoming game against Millersport. The Riders jumped out to a 28-0 lead by the second quarter then coasted to a 48-21 win to bring their record to 8-0. |
West Jefferson’s D.J. Mendenhall sets to throw as he did so many times in the Oct. 12 game against Millersport before a homecoming crowd. The sophomore quarterback threw for 291 yards and ran for another 80 yards. Four of his passes resulted in touchdowns as did two of his runs. |
West Jefferson’s Zach Williams muscles the ball away from Millersport defensive back Daren White. The senior wide receiver took the ball into the end zone to claim his second 30-yard touchdown reception from sophomore quarterback D.J. Mendenhall. |
Shortly after being crowned West Jefferson’s homecoming queen, Emily McPherson was joined by her parents, Greg and Lynne, and her sister Aly. |