Middleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Jefferson Dragons at home and fell 34-7. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 414th, while the Dragons are ranked 198th).
Jefferson had a senior duo take command as Nahledge Jones picked up 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Jack Cunningham threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Cunningham's passing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 307 passing yards dating back to last season. Ahmad Bacon Jr. did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 81 receiving yards.
Middleton's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Jefferson, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Middleton will be playing at home against Jesuit at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jefferson, they will venture away from home to square off against Chamberlain at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson's defense has only allowed 12.6 points per game this season, so Chamberlain's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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