The Rains Wildcat varsity football team lost to the Commerce Tigers 56-25 on Friday, October 30, during Senior night. The team's coverage said turnovers made the difference. Rains gained 328 yards, while Commerce gained 379.
Senior Jabari Shields carried the ball 19 times for 82 yards and a touchdown. Junior Major Wallace completed 13 of 23 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore Chris Montano led the Wildcat defense with six tackles.
Commerce scored on a one-yard run and a 21-yard pass. Shields scored on a three-yard run to tie the game 7-7 before Commerce took the lead for good. Commerce later added a 28-yard touchdown pass, making it 21-7.