Velma Jackson unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Canton Tigers on Friday. If the Falcons were looking for revenge after losing 45-28 to the Tigers when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Velma Jackson lost, don't look at Trevon Willis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 337 yards while picking up 11.2 yards per carry.
Canton found their leader in freshman Jaden Gee, who threw for 158 yards and three TDs on only 11 passes. A healthy portion of Gee's aerial production (94 yards to be exact) went to Jayden Cration, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Velma Jackson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 18-13 defeat against Yazoo County on the 5th. As for Canton, they have also already played their next matchup, a 33-13 loss against Terry on the 5th.
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