Jacksonville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Mt. Pleasant Tigers and fell 53-3. The Fightin' Indians were not able to make up for their loss to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Even if they lost, Jacksonville's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Malique Masenburge and Elijah Benavides, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Jacksonville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Mt. Pleasant, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Jacksonville is set to face off against their familiar foe Texas at 7:30 p.m. on the 31st. Meanwhile, Mt. Pleasant will square off against rival Nacogdoches at 7:30 p.m. on the 31st.
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