Midway is 3-0 against Jellico since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Midway Green Wave will head out on the road to challenge the Jellico Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Midway was fully in charge, breezing past Sunbright 35-8 on the road. The match marked the Green Wave's most dominant win of the season.
Midway found their leader in underclassman Lincoln Reed, who rushed for 85 yards on only five carries, and also threw for 35 yards and a touchdown. Another big playmaker for Midway was Brennan Reed, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Jellico had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 42-24 victory over Unaka on Friday. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Jellico's win came down to the chemistry between Owen Morgan and his top target Bryson Ballard. Morgan rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only six carries while Ballard picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ballard torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 85 yards.
Midway now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Jellico, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Midway skirted past Jellico 22-20 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Jellico's Kozson (Tray) Jefferson, who rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Midway to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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