Birds de-fang Rattlers 45-35

El Campo senior Rueben Owens II stepped up against the Navasota Rattlers to help the Ricebirds earn their first district win of the season 45-35, Friday night on the road. Owens carried the football nearly 40 times. l Campo will get to rest up this upcoming week with their bye. The Ricebirds’ next game will be against the Bay City Blackcats at home on Oct. 7th