Football Preview: Springfield Southeast Spartans vs. Jacksonville Crimsons
Springfield Southeast hasn't had much luck against Jacksonville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Springfield Southeast Spartans will venture away from home to challenge the Jacksonville Crimsons at 7:00 p.m.
Springfield Southeast is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They had to suffer through a 51-24 loss at the hands of Springfield. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 378th, while the Senators are ranked 187th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Jacksonville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 76-14 win over Lanphier. That 62 point margin sets a new team best for the Crimsons this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jacksonville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Jacksonville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Jeremiah Jackson, Jason Brown, Daren Henry, and Henry picked up one apiece.
Springfield Southeast's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Jacksonville, their record now sits at 3-1.
Springfield Southeast took a serious blow against Jacksonville in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 35-8. Can Springfield Southeast avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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