Jordan-Matthews kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 15-14 to the Carrboro Jaguars. The Jets haven't had much luck with the Jaguars recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Despite the loss, Jordan-Matthews still got an impressive performance from Jakari Blue, who rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown. Namir Wiley helped out on the ground, rushing for 85 yards.
Carrboro's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matthew Bien-Aise, who picked up 152 receiving yards and one score. Another player making a difference was Jake Stevenson, who threw for 301 yards and a pair of TDs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jordan-Matthews will head out to take on Chatham Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Carrboro, they will venture away from home to challenge Northern Durham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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