McKenzie and Millry squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but McKenzie had to settle for second. They fell 35-28 to the Millry Wildcats. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, McKenzie still got an impressive performance from Quay Jackson, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Jackson has posted since back in September.
McKenzie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Noah Peterson picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one interception the last three times he's played.
McKenzie's defeat dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Millry, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
McKenzie does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Millry, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Maplesville on Friday. Millry's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so Maplesville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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