Football Recap: Jordan Skates Past Smithfield-Selma with Ease

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 4:36pm

Football Recap: Jordan Falcons vs. Smithfield-Selma Spartans

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Jordan entered their tilt with Smithfield-Selma on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Smithfield-Selma Spartans, posting a 62-0 victory at home. That 62 point margin sets a new team best for the Falcons this season.

Leading Jordan to victory were Landon Melton and Amareon Blue. Melton threw for 200 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, while Blue gained 158 total yards and two touchdowns. Michael Young was another key player, picking up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jordan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

Jordan wouldn't let Smithfield-Selma keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jordan can thank Noah Clark and Micheal Koonce for forcing both of them.

Jordan's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Jordan will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Millbrook at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th. As for Smithfield-Selma, they will face off against South Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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