Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jackson Academy). They breezed by the St. Joseph Catholic Bruins at home to the tune of 56-7 on Friday. Considering the Raiders have won four games by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Omarean Ellis, who rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.3 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August of 2023. Another player making a difference was John Thomas, who picked up 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jackson Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jackson Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dereon Albert and Baird Kennedy. Albert is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Jackson Academy pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for St. Joseph Catholic, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Jackson Academy will head out on the road to challenge Starkville Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jackson Academy's defense has only allowed 11.1 points per game this season, so Starkville Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for St. Joseph Catholic, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cathedral at 7:00 p.m.
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