Football Recap: Jones Trojans vs. Sandhills Classical Christian Lions
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bear Grass Charter, Jones was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Sandhills Classical Christian Lions by a score of 32-20. The high-scoring effort was just what the Trojans needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Jones' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cameren Mckinney, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards. Mckinney really tore up the turf during one magnificent 87-yard run. Gauge Goodman was another key player, rushing for 77 yards on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Jones was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory got Jones back to even at 2-2. As for Sandhills Classical Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jones will venture away from home to take on Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sandhills Classical Christian, they will head out to face off against Brunswick Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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