Football Preview: Jefferson Cougars vs. Parkersburg Big Reds
The Jefferson Cougars will take on the Parkersburg Big Reds at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully Parkersburg likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Jefferson blew past Washington, posting a 40-13 victory. Considering the Cougars have won six matchups by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Parkersburg posted their biggest win since September 6th on Friday. They blew past Musselman 29-6.
It was another big night for Jakel Shelton, who rushed for 203 yards while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another rusher making a difference was Ethan Jones, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Parkersburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Parkersburg wouldn't let Musselman keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Parkersburg can thank Zane Lewis and Aeneas Lauderman for forcing both of them.
Jefferson's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.7 points. As for Parkersburg, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Jefferson ended up a good deal behind Parkersburg in their previous meeting back in October of 2020, losing 37-20. Will Jefferson 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.
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