Football Game Preview: Jones Fightin' Tigers vs. Oak Ridge Pioneers

The Jones Fightin' Tigers will face off against the Oak Ridge Pioneers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Jones 14, Oak Ridge 13.9) so any points scored will be well earned.

Jones is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-12 heartbreaker at the hands of Dr. Phillips.

Meanwhile, Oak Ridge has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.9 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They took a blow against Cypress Creek, falling 45-6. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 348th, while the Bears are ranked 161st).

Jones' defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Oak Ridge, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6.

Everything came up roses for Jones against Oak Ridge in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, as the team secured a 28-0 victory. Will the Fightin' Tigers repeat their success, or do the Pioneers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.