The LeFlore Rattlers's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Jackson Aggies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 12 losses in a row dating back to last season, LeFlore finally turned things around against Faith Academy two weeks ago. They managed a 26-21 victory over the Rams. The Rattlers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Jackson had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.7 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They blew past the Leopards, posting a 49-7 win at home. That looming 49-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Aggies yet this season.
It was another big night for Landon Duckworth, who threw for 535 yards and five touchdowns while completing 77.4% of his passes, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Junior Payne, who picked up 250 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
LeFlore's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Jackson, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
LeFlore came up short against Jackson in their previous meeting back in October of 2019, falling 35-22. Can LeFlore avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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