Football Recap: Stephenson Jaguars vs. Dutchtown Bulldogs
Stephenson lost to Dutchtown back in August of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Stephenson Jaguars won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Dutchtown Bulldogs 21-20. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Jaguars.
Jayden Johnson was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 119.3 rushing yards per game. Another rusher making a difference was Anthony Booker, who rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Stephenson's defense and their four sacks. Emari Green was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up three sacks and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss). Another thorn in Dutchtown's side was Jaylon Alden, who made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Stephenson now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Dutchtown, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stephenson will take on Decatur at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Dutchtown, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Lovejoy at 7:30 p.m. on September 13th.
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