Football Recap: Center Point Eagles vs. Jacksonville Golden Eagles
Center Point entered their tilt with Jacksonville on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took down the Jacksonville Golden Eagles 40-21.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Center Point was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Center Point's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jaquoryae Busby. Kaleb Parker Holt was another major factor on D, making 18 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Jacksonville lost, don't look at Xzavier English. Despite the final result, he rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, English is now averaging an impressive 110.8 rushing yards per game. Tylen Ellis was another key back, rushing for 108 yards and a touchdown.
Center Point's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Jacksonville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Center Point is taking a road trip to take on St. Clair County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Center Point's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so St. Clair County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Jacksonville, they will head out to face off against Leeds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leeds will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Jacksonville surely won't give up without a fight.
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