The Velma Jackson Falcons will face off against the Ethel Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Velma Jackson will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Velma Jackson is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 32-12 margin over Leake Central on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Velma Jackson found their leader in underclassman Trevon Willis, who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 108 yards on only seven passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Velma Jackson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 277 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leake Central only rushed for 152.
Velma Jackson's defense made their presence known, laying out Todd Edmond. four times. The heavy lifting was done by Tyshun Willis and Anthony Walker, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Meanwhile, Ethel fell victim to Winona Christian and their airtight defense on Friday. They were dealt a 40-0 loss at the hands of the Stars. The match marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Velma Jackson's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Ethel, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Velma Jackson against Ethel when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 46-0 win. Will Velma Jackson repeat their success, or does Ethel have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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