Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jackson Christian). They really took it to the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels for the full four quarters, racking up a 69-14 win at home. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won three contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jay'Len Mosley and he. Mosley gained 164 total yards and three touchdowns while he gained 164 total yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Jay Pirtle, who rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jackson Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jackson Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Messiah Ward, Kingston Robinson, and Eli Smith picked up one apiece.
Despite the loss, Tipton-Rosemark Academy still got an impressive performance from Nix Fullen, who rushed for 169 yards while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Fullen was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 58 yards.
Jackson Christian's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Tipton-Rosemark Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson Christian will challenge First Assembly Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tipton-Rosemark Academy, they will take on Lakeland Preparatory at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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