Jackson Academy has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Lamar Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Jackson Academy's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Lamar's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Jackson Academy's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Jackson Prep offense got past them. Jackson Academy lost 35-10 to Jackson Prep on Friday. The match marked the Raiders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lamar). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Christian Home Educators Fellowship 47-7 at home.
Wyatt Bond was his usual excellent self, throwing for 197 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Jalin Trotter was Bond's top target, picking up 104 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Lamar's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Wyatt Mcbrayer and Mikeal Willis.
The loss snapped Jackson Academy's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Lamar, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Jackson Academy couldn't quite finish off Lamar in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 and fell 28-26. Thankfully for Jackson Academy, Jaeden Jones (who rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 53 receiving yards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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