Parks throws 3 TD passes to lead Abilene Christian over West Florida 35-7

On Saturday night, Abilene Christian secured a commanding 35-7 triumph over West Florida, thanks to the impressive performance of quarterback Tucker Parks. Parks demonstrated his prowess by connecting with three players for touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and precision on the field. The first quarter was no exception, as Parks found JC French-Love with a 31-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 8-yard score to Jayden York just before halftime. This early lead saw the Wildcats build a dominant 28-0 advantage.

Second quarter saw more scoring as Rovaughn Banks Jr. showcased his agility with a 30-yard touchdown run, while Deonte Dean added to the tally with a 14-yard scoring run. Parks' arm remained strong, completing 16 of 17 passes for 155 yards and contributing 97 yards on 15 carries. Banks Jr. finished with 80 yards on 19 carries, and Deonte Dean added a fourth-quarter touchdown run to solidify Abilene Christian's lead.

West Florida entered the game ranked No. 17 in the Stats Perform poll, with Markel Townsend leading the charge with 92 of his 98 rushing yards in the first half. Ty’ray Davis contributed 208 passing yards, ultimately throwing a 22-yard touchdown to Jakari Mozelle with five minutes remaining in the game. West Florida, currently sitting at 3-2 and 1-2 in the United Athletic Conference, will face Northeastern State in their next matchup. Meanwhile, Abilene Christian will travel to Central Arkansas for their upcoming game.