Jonesboro is 0-5 against Benton since November of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Hurricane will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Jonesboro has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 119 points over their last three games.
Jonesboro took a loss when they played away from home on September 5th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed two weeks ago. They took down DeSoto Central 49-34.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jonesboro to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tj Brown, who rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and one TD. Another passer making a difference was Asa Myers, who threw for 299 yards and four touchdowns on only 19 passes.
Meanwhile, Benton faced Parkview in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Panthers enjoyed a cozy 28-14 win over the Patriots. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won six in a row.
Jonesboro's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Benton, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Jonesboro couldn't quite get it done against Benton in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 as they fell 47-35. Will the Hurricane have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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