Football Recap: Jeannette Jayhawks vs. Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions
Jeannette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. The matchup between them and the Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions wasn't particularly close, with the Jeannette Jayhawks falling 44-27. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jayhawks of the 42-24 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Jeannette lost, don't look at Kymon'E Brown. Despite the final result, he rushed for 205 yards while picking up 12.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Brown also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending two passes. Noah Sunder was in the mix as well, providing Jeannette with two touchdowns.
It was another big night for Samir Crosby, who rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 147 yards and two touchdowns for Greensburg Central Catholic. With that strong performance, Crosby is now averaging an impressive 102.7 rushing yards per game. Jackson Mcmullen was another key player, picking up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Jeannette's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Greensburg Central Catholic, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jeannette's road trip will continue as they head out to face Brentwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jeannette is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.2 points per game this season. As for Greensburg Central Catholic, they will head out to challenge Springdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Greensburg Central Catholic is facing Springdale at the right time seeing as Springdale is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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