Jefferson unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Luther Prep Phoenix on Friday. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 28-7 to the Phoenix when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Connor Witucki, who rushed for 133 yards and one TD. Witucki showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 50 yards. Another player making a difference was Bentley Wagner, who rushed for 52 yards.
Looking ahead, Jefferson is taking a road trip to face off against Fort Atkinson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Luther Prep, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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