Football Recap: Jackson County Panthers vs. Clarke Central Gladiators
Jackson County lost against Clarke Central back in September of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Jackson County Panthers lost to the Clarke Central Gladiators at home by a 27-11 margin. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Gladiators: they've now lost three in a row.
Jackson County's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caden Daniels, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown. Daylan Maxwell was another key rusher, gaining 116 total yards.
Clarke Central had a senior duo take command as Corey Watkins Jr rushed for 203 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.2 yards per carry and Hezekiah Millender rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Watkins Jr has posted since back in October of 2023.
Jackson County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Clarke Central, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson County will challenge Alcovy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Maxwell and Nick Slidell. As for Clarke Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Apalachee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Clarke Central is facing Apalachee at the right time seeing as Apalachee is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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