The Denison Yellow Jackets defeated the Sherman Bearcats 50-19 in the 128th annual Battle of the Ax, keeping the trophy in Denison. The game marked the opening contest for head coach Brian Lilly, who led his team to a decisive win over their arch rivals.
Following the final whistle, Brian Lilly's son expressed pride in the team's performance, stating, "It's great to be a Yellow Jacket!" The result concluded the matchup with Denison holding a significant lead over Sherman.
Both teams will continue their schedules next Friday with away games. Denison is scheduled to travel to face Decatur, while Sherman will play on the road against Joshua. No further details regarding specific game times or additional roster updates were provided in the report.
