Northeast Jones and McComb squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Northeast Jones had to settle for second. They took a blow against the McComb Tigers, falling 42-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Northeast Jones has suffered since October 6, 2023.
Karsen Lightsey threw for 88 yards on six of 17 attempts.
Kendall Carmichael was his top target, picking up 46 receiving yards, while also rushing for 33 yards. On the ground,
Jadden Roberts rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Northeast Jones moved to 8-3 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for McComb, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-5.
Northeast Jones does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McComb, they will take on Poplarville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poplarville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.2 points per game this season.
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