The Madison Central Jaguars will challenge the DeSoto Central Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Madison Central will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Madison Central is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Clinton, who was ranked 23rd in their home state at the time (Madison Central was ranked fourth). Madison Central came out on top against Clinton by a score of 49-39 on Thursday. The Jaguars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, DeSoto Central was fully in charge on Thursday, breezing past Lewisburg 42-7. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won four matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Jonathan Roberts was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 115 rushing yards. DeSoto Central also got help from Ter'Myihias Welch, who showed off his sure hands for 124 receiving yards.
DeSoto Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Madison Central, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Everything came up roses for Madison Central against DeSoto Central in their previous matchup back in November of 2021, as the squad secured a 42-7 victory. Does Madison Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will DeSoto Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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