Jordan-Matthews had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They secured a 20-15 W over the Carrboro Jaguars on Friday. The game was the first time the Jets have beaten the Jaguars on their field since October 28, 2016.
Jordan-Matthews had a senior duo take command as Jakari Blue rushed for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns and Kamarie Hadley rushed for 104 yards on only 13 carries.
Jordan-Matthews' run defense was locked in: Carrboro could only muster 0.3 yards per carry. The Jets didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.9.
Carrboro's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense 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. Jake Stevenson was another key signal caller, throwing for 301 yards and a pair of TDs.
Jordan-Matthews wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 48-6 victory against Chatham Central on the 29th. As for Carrboro, they have also already played their next game, a 14-6 defeat against Northern Durham on the 29th.
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