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Jordan Whittington sets State Championship rushing record to lead Cuero to victory

Newest Texas Longhorns signee Jordan Whittington put on a show to lead the Cuero Gobblers to their first football state championship in over 30 years, as they defeated Texarkana Pleasant Grove 40-28. The do-it-all athlete cemented his name above some legendary company while doing so. He eclipsed Eric Dickerson’s conference 4A rushing record and Jonathan Gray’s all-time rushing record with a 334-yard performance.

Jordan Whittington did it all today:

334 rushing yards (#UILState record)
43 receiving yards
377 total yards
6 touchdowns
11 tackles
Offensive MVP
Defensive MVP

State Champion.