Mississippi High School Football - Jefferson County knocks off Franklin County
October 26, 2018: Meadville, MS 39653 The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Jefferson County Tigers (Fayette, MS) and the host Franklin County Bulldogs (Meadville, MS), observed Jefferson County's football squad thwart Franklin County by a count of 28-6.
The Tigers now own a 6-3 record. They play next when they travel to Raleigh for a non-league contest on Friday, November 2. Jefferson County will play a Lions squad coming off a 63-56 league loss to Velma Jackson (Camden, MS). The Lions record now stands at 4-7.
Coming up next, the Bulldogs play the Velma Jackson Falcons (Camden, MS) in a non-league contest, on Friday, November 2. Franklin County will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The Falcons go into the contest with a 9-1 record after their 63-56 league win over Raleigh (Raleigh, MS).
First Quarter
JC: Smith 39 yard run run good Gaines 8-0 JC 10:12
Second Quarter
JC: Herrington 2 yard run run failed 14-0 JC 4:04
JC: Herrington 1 yard run good Ford 22-0 JC 1:24
Third Quarter
JC: King 4 yard run pass failed 28-0 JC 1:29
Fourth Quarter
FC: Jackson 76 pass from Hunt failed 28-6 JC 6:06