On Friday Jackson will have to hit the road after three straight games at home. They will venture away from home to square off against the Central Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Jackson is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 57-9 win over Poplar Bluff at home. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Fighting Indians with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, Central never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat St. Dominic 47-0 at home. The victory was just business as usual for the Tigers, who after five games remain undefeated this season.
It was another big night for Zai'Aire Thomas, who rushed for 292 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 100.4 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Deklin Pittman, who rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Jackson now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Central, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Everything came up roses for Jackson against Central when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 50-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jackson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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