Drexel/Miami is 6-1 against Jasper since August of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Drexel/Miami are taking a road trip to challenge the Jasper Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Drexel/Miami is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Missouri's top teams: Appleton City, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Drexel/Miami was ranked 11th). Drexel/Miami took a 44-26 bruising from Appleton City on Friday. Drexel/Miami has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Drexel/Miami's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Mason Jackson, who threw for 138 yards and four touchdowns, and Cole Kimbrough, who picked up 74 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Jasper took a blow against Lockwood on Friday, falling 64-6. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Drexel/Miami now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Jasper, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Drexel/Miami against Jasper in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 58-12 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Drexel/Miami since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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