Football Preview: Jackson Red Devils vs. Morgan County Bulldogs
After each having a week off, the Jackson Red Devils and the Morgan County Bulldogs will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jackson's defense has only allowed 13.3 points per game this season, so Morgan County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Jackson is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Pike County last Friday. Jackson snuck past Pike County with a 12-7 win.
Jackson found their leader in underclassman Danarri Brown, who rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Those 143 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Brown.
Meanwhile, Morgan County put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Rutland, posting a 55-12 victory at home. That looming 55-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Morgan County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Christian Monfort led the charge by rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Monfort also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles. Davis Strickland was another key passer, throwing for 195 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Jackson's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3. As for Morgan County, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
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