Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Ayden Willsey and Quay Jackson Lead Mckenzie to Victory

By Team Reports Oct 2, 2024, 11:39am

Football Recap: McKenzie Tigers vs. Florala Wildcats

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Georgiana, McKenzie was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Florala Wildcats by a score of 32-24. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 36-34 loss the last time these two teams met.

McKenzie was led to victory by Quay Jackson and Ayden Willsey. Jackson rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while Willsey gained 126 total yards and three touchdowns. Skylar Sanders also helped out with an impressive 104 receiving yards.

McKenzie's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Levi Lee and Noah Peterson.

McKenzie's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Florala, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

McKenzie didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 50-0 win vs. Shields on the 27th. Florala has also already played their next match, a 45-14 victory against Bayshore Christian on the 26th.

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