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Bend-but-don’t break defense sparks Farmersville

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Latest, Sports

Farmersville junior running back Gordon Swartz raises his hands in the air after scoring on a 59-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Commerce on Friday, Sept. 13. The Farmers defeated the Tigers, 31-21. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media

FARMERSVILLE — Senior Drake Grimes recovered a muffed punt by Commerce with less than two minutes remaining in Friday’s ballgame to secure a 31-21 home win for Farmersville from Farmers Stadium.

Sophomore Amare Warren ran for touchdowns of 1 and 9 yards after being inserted at quarterback in the fourth quarter.

Senior Rafe McComack rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown, while junior Gordon Swartz contributed a team-high 116 rushing yards and one score. Farmersville (2-1) finished with 252 rushing yards.

Farmersville is back in action next Friday at 7 p.m. back at home against Wills Point.

For more on the game see the Sept. 19 online edition of The Farmersville Times. Subscribe today and help support community journalism in your town.

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