Jefferson West hasn't had much luck against Hayden recently, but that could start to change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers faces off against the Hayden Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Jefferson West finally turned things around against Atchison County on Friday. They blew past the Tigers 29-6. Jefferson West's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The critical scores for Jefferson West came from Alex Jacobson and Andrew Beilman.
Jefferson West wouldn't let Atchison County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Jefferson West can thank Gage Moser and Osiris Unruh for forcing all of them. Unruh is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Hayden entered their tilt with Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They breezed by Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy at home to the tune of 50-16. Considering the Wildcats have won six matchups by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jefferson West's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Hayden, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Jefferson West was dealt a bruising 64-0 loss at the hands of Hayden in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Jefferson West avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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