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LULING – The Rice varsity football team did not waste any time letting their district know that they would be much more competitive this season than last year’s team. The experience of the Raiders’ returning players showed in a big way as they dominated the Luling Eagles in a 43-6 win and avenged their season-opening, home loss to the Eagles last season.
The Raiders came out ready to show off their much-improved defense in a big victory against Luling. After a scoreless first quarter by both teams, Rice allowed just six points by the Eagles in the second quarter. The Raiders shut out their opponents in the first, third and fourth quarters as they ran up the lead. The offense also had their way with the Eagles, scoring 23 points in the second, 14 in the third and six in the fourth to put the blowout to bed.
Robert Bennett had a huge impact on the defensive end in the secondary. He came away with two interceptions as he helped stifle the Eagles’ passing attack. Luling was held to less than 130 yards of total offense.
