(August 27, 2005 -- New Chapel Hill) In a game delayed two-and-a-half hours by lightning, the Tyler Junior College Apaches defeated the Navarro Bulldogs 30-16.
    The Apaches began the game shortly after 9:30 due to bad weather and lightning in the area, but produced a win for the first time under new head coach Jamie Critchlow.
     Apaches sophomore running back Brian Rodgers (Lufkin) had 100 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. Returning All-Conference defensive lineman Michael McDonald (Gatesville) produced 7 tackles, a sack, and 10 quarterback pressures, and defensive back Wazir Maolud (Jonesboro, GA) was a force on special teams, blocking a punt and tackling the punter for a loss on another attempt.
     The Apaches are now 1-0, and will travel to Bruce Field to take on Trinity Valley Saturday.
     To read the Tyler Morning Telegraph's article on the game, click here.