D.H. Conley is 3-0 against Northside - Jacksonville since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The D.H. Conley Vikings will host the Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Two weeks ago, D.H. Conley was beaten by Northern Nash 55-17. The loss continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite their defeat, D.H. Conley saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Christian Holley, who picked up 72 receiving yards and two touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Kareem Daniels also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 85 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Northside - Jacksonville's offense. They were dealt a 28-0 loss at the hands of South Central on Friday. The Monarchs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Northside - Jacksonville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Keyone Anderson and Matthew Smoot.
D.H. Conley's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Northside - Jacksonville, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Thursday's match might be decided in the trenches. D.H. Conley has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Northside - Jacksonville, though, as they've been averaging only 79.4. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for D.H. Conley against Northside - Jacksonville in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 41-12 win. Will D.H. Conley repeat their success, or does Northside - Jacksonville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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