Football Game Preview: Jefferson Democrats vs. Ida B. Wells Guardians + How To Watch

The Jefferson Democrats will square off against the Ida B. Wells Guardians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Jefferson's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Lincoln on Friday. They were outmatched by the Cardinals and fell 29-0. Having soared to a lofty 55 points in the game before, the Democrats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Ida B. Wells, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against Canby by a score of 30-23 on Friday.

Ida B. Wells' win came from a few key players Jefferson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Roman Tubay, who rushed for 55 yards and one TD, and also picked up 31 receiving yards.

Ida B. Wells was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 230 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.

Ida B. Wells' win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.3 points over those games. As for Jefferson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Jefferson was dealt a bruising 36-0 defeat at the hands of Ida B. Wells in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will the Democrats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.