Football Recap: South Pike Skates Past Jefferson County with Ease + How To Watch

After losing to Jefferson County the last time they met, South Pike decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Eagles blew past the Tigers, posting a 48-12 win. The Eagles' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.

South Pike's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Douglas Wansley led the charge by rushing for 49 yards and a pair of TDs. Antwaun Adams was in the mix as well, providing the Eagles with two touchdowns.

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Completion Percentage

09/26/25 - Home	42.1%
10/18/24 - Away	42.1%

South Pike didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Jefferson County to a completion percentage of just 42.1%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Kentavious Williams and Damarus Hall, who each logged one passes deflected. The last time South Pike's completion percentage was this high was back in October of 2024.

South Pike didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Adams led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

The victory made it two in a row for South Pike and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 12 points in those games. As for Jefferson County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Coming up, South Pike will challenge Lawrence County at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. The matchup will give the Eagles their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Jefferson County, they will take on Crystal Springs at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. Jefferson County will be up against Crystal Springs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.8 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.