Football Recap: Roshaun Brown and Joey Manning Secure Win for Jefferson

Jefferson lost to Firebaugh back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Democrats blew past the Falcons 40-19. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 27-6.

A big part of Jefferson's win came down to the chemistry between Joey Manning and his top target Roshaun Brown. Manning threw for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Brown picked up 87 receiving yards and one score. Brown also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending one pass. Nelsean Farmer got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.

The victory made it two in a row for Jefferson and bumps their season record up to 3-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 29 points in those games. As for Firebaugh, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson will welcome Marshall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Barristers' defense has only allowed 9.4 points per game this season, so the Democrats' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Firebaugh, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Compton Early College at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.