Jeannette is 8-2 against Leechburg since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Jeannette Jayhawks will be playing at home against the Leechburg Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated after four-games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Jeannette is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 43-24 victory over Frazier on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Jayhawks with their most commanding win of the season.
Jeannette's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kymon'E Brown, who threw for 184 yards and three touchdowns on only nine passes. Another receiver making a difference was Jayce Powell, who picked up 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Leechburg humbled Riverview with a 43-14 victory. The Blue Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 21 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jayden Floyd, who rushed for 151 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Cummings, who gained 86 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Leechburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 263 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Jeannette's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Leechburg, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Jeannette has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 187 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Leechburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 274. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Jeannette didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Leechburg in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, but they still walked away with a 37-31 win. Will Jeannette repeat their success, or does Leechburg have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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