The North Jackson Chiefs will square off against the Deshler Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Jackson is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
On Thursday, North Jackson blew past Kate Duncan Smith DAR, posting a 48-14 victory. The Chiefs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Nick Price Jr.
| 10/30/25 vs Kate Duncan Smith DAR | 178 |
| 10/24/25 @ Randolph School | 173 |
| 10/17/25 vs Westminster Christian Academy | 273 |
| 10/10/25 @ Plainview | 126 |
| 10/03/25 vs Madison Academy | 367 |
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North Jackson's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Nick Price Jr., who gained 242 total yards, and Keyton Long, who rushed for 90 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries. Price Jr. is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 126 every time he's taken the field this season.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: North Jackson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 292 rushing yards. They are 6-1 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 56 points the game before, Deshler was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They took a 13-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of West Morgan. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
North Jackson's record now sits at 7-3. As for Deshler, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. North Jackson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 299.3 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Deshler, though, as they've been averaging only 93.6 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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