Thomas Jefferson Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 20-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Piedmont Academy Cougars on Saturday. The Jaguars lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in August of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 41-7 score last time.
Although Thomas Jefferson Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Rashad Smith and Cason Walden.
Even if they lost, Thomas Jefferson Academy's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Nick Godowns, Walden, and Jacob Dixon, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Thomas Jefferson Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 27-18 win against Windsor Academy on the 22nd. As for Piedmont Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 34-7 loss against Lakeview Academy on the 22nd.
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