Lovejoy proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 59) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 39-38 win over the Emerson Mavericks. That's more bragging rights for the Leopards, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lovejoy had a senior duo take command as Zach Jones rushed for 168 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries and Jacob Janecek rushed for 90 yards and one score on only 11 carries. Jones' longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards. Another player making a difference was Travis Shegog, who picked up 60 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Lovejoy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Emerson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Looking ahead, Lovejoy will square off against Walnut Grove at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. The Leopards will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Emerson, they will face off against Melissa at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight.
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