‘Dogs throw for 371 yards, 2 TDs in 19-16 comeback win over Newberry

Posted on November 11, 2015

By AARON PORTWOOD

Sophomore QB Josh Mixon ran for a touchdown, threw for 371 yards and two long touchdown passes to Willie Elder and Darrell Cook to lead the Taylor County Bulldogs to a thrilling, come-from-behind 19-16 victory over Newberry in the regular season finale Friday night at Dorsett Stadium.

Mixon completed 17 of 33 passes for 371 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception, in addition to running for a 23-yard touchdown in the first quarter to power the Bulldogs’ offense.

PHOTO: Taylor County High quarterback Josh Mixon (9) runs through a big hole created by Bulldog linemen (left to right) Seven Freeman (78), Brinyce Bailey (56), Slade Hendry (70) and Fazarian Johnson (51). The play resulted in a 23-yard touchdown.

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