The Jefferson Grizzlies are taking a road trip to take on the Aptos Mariners at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Jefferson is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Notre Dame on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Jefferson lost 45-25 to Notre Dame. The Grizzlies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-3.
Meanwhile, Aptos came tearing into Wednesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 36-18 victory over the Grizzlies. That 18 point margin sets a new team best for the Mariners this season.
Aptos' win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.6 points per game. As for Jefferson, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Jefferson came up short against Aptos when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 47-34. Can Jefferson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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