After flying high against Harding Academy last Friday, Tipton-Rosemark Academy came back down to earth. The Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels were dealt a 69-14 loss at the hands of the Jackson Christian Eagles on Thursday. The Rebels have struggled against the Eagles recently, as their game on Thursday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
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's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 112 rushing yards dating back to last 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 Duece Lawrence a new career-high in rushing yards. Jay Pirtle was another key rusher, rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Jackson Christian, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tipton-Rosemark Academy will head out to challenge Lakeland Preparatory at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jackson Christian, they will venture away from home to square off against First Assembly Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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