As Jeffie-B is relieved of his colt and driven into the shallows, all he can do is pick up… a rock?  This is awesome!  Mark has the wingspan necessary to keep him at bay while he reaches back to deliver a crushing blow!!  Now they can meet on level ground, “sportsmanlike” in the words of Andre the Giant…

Panel one shows Mark in pure “head-down, drive forward” mode.  I have seen this before.  Clearly Mark played some “ball” in his youth…

All I can say is “finally…” this has to be the turning point of this story…  but will Jeff fold up like all the other baddies, or will be come back on Mark?  Stay tuned!