Football Game Preview: Savannah Bluejackets vs. Jenkins County War Eagles

The Savannah Bluejackets will take on the Jenkins County War Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Savannah has given up an average of 28.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Savannah is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took a hard 35-20 fall against McIntosh County Academy on Friday. The Bluejackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Despite the loss, Savannah saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Romelo Milton threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Jenkins County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 21-14 win over Metter on Friday.

Jenkins County's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.5 points on average over those games. As for Savannah, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.

Savannah was taken down by Jenkins County 48-0 in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Will the Bluejackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.