Prep Football: Jays frosh rolls

COLUMBIA - The Jefferson City freshman football team defeated Battle 34-16 on Monday.

Cortez Burton scored three touchdowns: a 7-yard run, a 2-yard run and a 70-yard kickoff return. Christian White caught a 66-yard touchdown pass from Devin Roberson. Jordan Bellamy ran for a 47-yard touchdown. Ian Cote had two 2-point conversions, both on passes from Roberson. Josh Buzzard recovered a fumble.

The Jays (5-1) host Waynesville on Thursday.