The Tatum Eagles will challenge the Jefferson Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tatum has given up an average of 30.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Tatum needed a bit of extra time to put away White Oak. They slipped by the Roughnecks 50-49. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Roughnecks recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 47 points the game before, Jefferson was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They lost 35-12 to Liberty-Eylau. The contest marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Tatum will have to contain Tre Moss as he made an impact in Jefferson's last game. He rushed for 33 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 33 receiving yards and one score.
Jefferson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Lemarion Douglas. Jefferson got some further help from Kobin Tomlinson: he made 24 total tackles.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Tatum, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
Tatum came up short against Jefferson in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 19-13. Will the Eagles 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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