Jackson typically have all the answers at home, but on Friday Rome proved too difficult a challenge. Rome put a hurting on Jackson to the tune of 62-14. Followers of Rome probably expected little less of the team in a season in which they have collected nine blowout victories.
It might not have been close, but the contest didn't lack excitement. Rome's senior Jamious Griffin penetrated the defense for a 75-yard TD rush in the first quarter. In another great play for the squad, senior Stepheno Alston returned a fumble 4 yards for a TD in the third quarter.
Rome have yet to lose this season, and the win brought them up to 11-0. This is the second loss in a row for Jackson and nudges their record down to 6-5.
Rome will take on Cedar Shoals in the second round of the playoffs next week. Both of these red-hot teams will try to put the other on ice to keep their winning streaks alive. As for Jackson, they do not have any more games currently scheduled.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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