Jellico hasn't had much luck against Midway recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Jellico Blue Devils will look to defend their home field against the Midway Green Wave at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Jellico finally turned things around against Unaka on Friday. They took down the Rangers 42-24. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Jellico's victory came down to the chemistry between Owen Morgan and his top target Bryson Ballard. Morgan rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only six carries while Ballard picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 85 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jellico was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 292 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jellico's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Trevor Gilbert.
Meanwhile, Midway was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Sunbright 35-8 on the road. The matchup marked the Green Wave's most dominant win of the season.
Midway found their leader in underclassman Lincoln Reed, who rushed for 85 yards on only five carries, and also threw for 35 yards and a touchdown. Another big playmaker for Midway was Brennan Reed, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Jellico's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Midway, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Jellico has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 203 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Midway struggles in that department as they've been averaging 194. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Jellico couldn't quite finish off Midway when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 22-20. Will Jellico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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