The Mae Jemison Jaguars will head out to face off against the Buckhorn Bucks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mae Jemison took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They secured a 12-7 W over Decatur.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Buckhorn beat Southside 21-15 on Friday.
Mae Jemison better keep an eye on Djone Rosario. He was instrumental in Buckhorn's win, rushing for 179 yards and one TD. They are undefeated when Rosario posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. Austin Callahan was in the mix too, providing Buckhorn with one touchdown.
Buckhorn didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Southside to a completion percentage of just 45.8%. The team can thank Cole Snipes for the heroic effort on defense: he. Buckhorn wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 65.4%.
Buckhorn's defense didn't let Christian Morris, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Tiago Torres, Jaden Ervin, and Davian Sinegal, who each picked up one sack apiece. Buckhorn received some extra help from Callahan, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Buckhorn is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Mae Jemison, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Mae Jemison came up short against Buckhorn in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 23-14. Thankfully for the Jaguars, Shamarion Landrum (who rushed for 163 yards and one score) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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