Muscatine lost against Jefferson back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Muskies lost 42-21 to the Hawks. The Muskies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jefferson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Vernon Benda led the charge by throwing for 281 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per attempt. Those five passing touchdowns gave Benda a new career-high. 126 of Benda's passing yards were hauled in by Jermaine Robinson, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Muscatine's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Jefferson, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Muscatine will face off against Assumption at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jefferson, they will take on Indianola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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