Sheridan hasn't had much luck against Benton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will square off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Sheridan has given up an average of 44.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Sheridan was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-42 to Jonesboro. Despite 168 more yards than the Hurricane, the Yellowjackets couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the defeat, Sheridan got top-tier performance from Zay Stephens, who rushed for 146 yards and three TDs, and also picked up 34 receiving yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Dylan Smith, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Benton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 40-35 to Sylvan Hills.
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Sheridan, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Sheridan took a serious blow against Benton when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 72-25. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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