After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Northfield, Thomas Jefferson was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Denver North Vikings, posting a 55-12 victory at home. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Thomas Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Thomas Jefferson moved to 3-4 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Denver North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Thomas Jefferson and Aurora Central are set to duel on Saturday. Aurora Central is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Thomas Jefferson will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Denver North, they will square off against Northfield at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northfield is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.2 points per game this season.
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