Anna-Jonesboro played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 41-6 defeat at the hands of the Murphysboro Red Devils. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 416th, while the Red Devils are ranked 154th).
When it comes to explaining why Anna-Jonesboro lost, don't look at Dawson Nicholas. Despite the final result, he rushed for 164 yards and one TD while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.
Anna-Jonesboro's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Murphysboro, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anna-Jonesboro will host Massac County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Murphysboro, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Benton at 7:00 p.m.
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