Football Recap: Parklane Academy Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 9:42am

Football Recap: Parklane Academy Pioneers vs. Jackson Prep Patriots

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Parklane Academy entered their game against Jackson Prep on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Parklane Academy Pioneers were dealt a 48-12 defeat at the hands of the Jackson Prep Patriots. It was the first time this season that the Pioneers let down their fans at home.

Jackson Prep had a senior duo take command as Billy Puckett rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries and Gardner Young picked up 151 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Those 102 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him.

Parklane Academy's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Jackson Prep, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Parklane Academy will square off against Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jackson Prep, they will challenge Evangelical Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Evangelical Christian: 14.5, Jackson Prep: 8.6) so any points scored will be well earned.

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