Rattlers win in overtime over rival Mustangs

MADISONVILLE – It was a wild west showdown in Madisonville as the rival Navasota Rattlers battled the Mustangs in a thrilling 27-21 overtime win. Knotted at 21 in overtime, Navasota’s defense made another defensive stand. Threatening to score on thirdand- goal from the 2-yard line, Navasota’s defense corralled the Mustangs for no gain. Madisonville attempted a field goal, but the kick was wide right. The Rattlers took their turn on offensive, eventually facing a fourth-and-one. Navasota bypassed the kick and chose to run the ball instead. Deontray Scott pounded his way forward for a 3-yard gain and a first down. On the next play, Scott took the ball to the left side of the field and into the endzone for an 11-yard score and a Rattler victory. Scott scored three touchdowns on the night, two on the ground, both 11 yards, and one through the air for 80 yards.