Preview: Jackson vs. Upson-Lee
Jackson is 5-0 against Upson-Lee since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Jackson Red Devils are on the road again and plays the Upson-Lee Knights at 5:30 p.m. on March 15th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Georgia (Jackson is ranked 268th, while Upson-Lee is ranked 245th).
Jackson fell victim to Pike County's stalwart defense on Tuesday and couldn't make it onto the board. Their tough 5-0 defeat to the Pirates might stick with them for a while. Jackson has struggled against Pike County recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Upson-Lee came into Tuesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Peach County 4-1. The high-scoring effort was just what Upson-Lee needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
They hit Peach County with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Carlee Green (2),
Sydney Beth Thompson, and
Georgia-Gale Hammack.
Jackson's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Upson-Lee, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Jackson came out on top in a nail-biter against Upson-Lee in their previous meeting back in February, sneaking past 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jackson since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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