The DeSoto Central Jaguars are taking a road trip to challenge the Madison Central Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
DeSoto Central took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 42-7 win over Lewisburg. That looming 42-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Jaguars yet this season.
Jonathan Roberts went supernova for DeSoto Central, rushing for 170 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Roberts' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 115 rushing yards. Ter'Myihias Welch also helped out with an impressive 124 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Madison Central waltzed into their contest on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Arrows by a score of 49-39. The Jaguars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
DeSoto Central's record is now 6-4. As for Madison Central, their record now sits at 8-2.
DeSoto Central was dealt a bruising 42-7 loss at the hands of Madison Central in their previous matchup back in November of 2021. Can DeSoto Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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