Benjamin uses mercy-rule to claim first state title
ARLINGTON – The Benjamin Mustangs were in a familiar position as huge favorites entering the Class 1A Division II state championship game against Loraine at AT&T Stadium.
It’s a position Benjamin has grown accustomed to this season following a preseason No. 1 ranking. On Wednesday, the Mustangs left no doubt they were the best team in Class 1A DII with a 68-20 thumping of the Bulldogs to secure Benjamin’s first state football championship in program history.
The Mustangs (14-0) earned their 13th mercy-rule victory of the season when Grayson Rigdon found John Wolffarth for a 49-yard touchdown pass with 6:16 left in the third quarter. Loraine (13-2) was the only team Benjamin didn't mercy-rule during the regular season.
Rigdon was named Offensive Player of the Game, rushing for 255 yards and five TDs on 10 carries. He also completed both of his pass attempts for 88 yards and two scores.
Nicholas Stovall was named Defensive Player of the Game, leading the Mustangs with 11 tackles and a sack.
More to come from the Mustangs' historic state championship.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Benjamin Mustangs beat Loraine Bulldogs for Class A Division II title
