If Jackson was feeling good fresh off their 22-0 takedown of St. Brendan last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jackson Generals were outmatched by the South Dade Buccaneers on the road and fell 43-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Generals of the 42-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
South Dade's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jakari Blackman led the charge by picking up 73 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi Cruz, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Jackson's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for South Dade, the win made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson will welcome Key West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Key West is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.5 points per game this season. As for South Dade, they will host Coral Gables at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Coral Gables is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so South Dade will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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