A win for Jasper just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Greenfield Wildcats, falling 48-6. The Eagles have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Jasper lost, don't look at Carson Lehman. Despite the final result, he rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Lehman didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made seven total tackles.
Jasper wouldn't let Greenfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jasper can thank Colt Clements and Lehman for forcing both of them.
Austin Pickett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Greenfield, rushing for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 160 yards and five touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes. Pickett also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles. Another player making a difference was Devin Steeley, who gained 199 total yards and three touchdowns.
Jasper's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Greenfield, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jasper will square off against Archie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Archie knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Jasper likes a good challenge. As for Greenfield, they will face off against Drexel/Miami at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Drexel/Miami will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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