Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-13 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kent-Meridian Royals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 32-26 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Kent-Meridian, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Jefferson will square off against rival Decatur at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. Meanwhile, Kent-Meridian is set to take on their familiar foe Beamer at 7:30 p.m. on the 19th.
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