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| 09/12/25 - Away | 41-40 W |
| 09/13/24 - Home | 40-7 W |
| 09/22/23 - Away | 40-6 W |
| 09/16/22 - Home | 20-44 L |
| 11/12/21 - Away | 0-20 L |
| + 4 more games |
While Oxford's win against Pinson Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Yellow Jackets pulled ahead with a 41-40 photo finish over the Indians on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Yellow Jackets have posted against the Indians since September 20, 2019.
Oxford's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aj Ford, who picked up 139 receiving yards and three scores. Those three receiving touchdowns gave Ford a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jay'Lin Taylor, who picked up 134 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Oxford's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Josh Stack, Jaxon Newton, and Xavier Endicott, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Several Indians players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Rico Freeman, who threw for 300 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 45 yards. Another player making a difference was Christian Thomas, who picked up 165 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
The victory got Oxford back to even at 2-2. As for Pinson Valley, their record now sits at an identical 2-2.
Oxford has already played their next contest, a 42-14 loss against Mountain Brook on the 19th. As for Pinson Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 33-0 win against Shades Valley on the 19th.
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