Jacksboro unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 34-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagle Mountain Knights on Friday. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Jacksboro's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaac Wesson, who picked up 116 receiving yards and one TD. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Gavit, who rushed for 91 yards and one touchdown.
Coming up, Jacksboro will venture away from home to challenge Boyd at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Eagle Mountain, they will host Grandview at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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