Thomas Jefferson is 3-0 against Connellsville since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars will head out on the road to face off against the Connellsville Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Connellsville took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Thomas Jefferson, who comes in off a win.
After only six points in their last game, Thomas Jefferson made sure to put some points up on the board against Ringgold on Thursday. Thomas Jefferson simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Ringgold 71-0 on the road. The result was nothing new for Thomas Jefferson, who have now won five games by 27 points or more so far this season.
Thomas Jefferson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jason Salman, who picked up 88 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Salman was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 69 yards. Another player making a difference was Zach Villa, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Connellsville suffered a rough 50-28 defeat at the hands of Greater Latrobe on Friday. Connellsville has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Thomas Jefferson has been no stranger to the win column this season, as they've started out with wins in seven of their first eight games, giving them a 7-1 record. As for Connellsville, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Everything came up roses for Thomas Jefferson against Connellsville in their previous matchup back in October of 2022 as the team secured a 58-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Thomas Jefferson since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
