Football Game Recap: Jonesboro Eagles vs. Gordon Longhorns

By Team Reports Dec 5, 2023, 2:27pm

Recap: Jonesboro Eagles vs. Gordon Longhorns

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but unfortunately for the Jonesboro Eagles, they weren't the ones who walked away with it. They took a serious blow against the Longhorns on Saturday, falling 54-8. Jonesboro's loss signaled the end of their 11-game winning streak.

Nathan Forrest threw for 59 yards and a touchdown. DeMarcus Acoff was his top target, picking up 34 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Jonesboro's defeat dropped their record down to 12-2. As for Gordon, they have yet to lose a match at home this season, leaving them with a 14-0 record.

Jonesboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Gordon will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Westbrook at 11:00 a.m. on December 13th. Westbrook knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 13 matches -- so hopefully Gordon likes a good challenge.