South Gibson scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 41-33 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jackson North Side Indians. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Tyshaun Jeter and Cade Beaver certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Jeter rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns, while Beaver rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Those 95 rushing yards gave Jeter a new career-high.
South Gibson wouldn't let Jackson North Side keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jeter, Matthew Austin, and Jaydon Reed picked up one apiece. Reed also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 153.
Even though they lost, South Gibson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 392 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Henry Schiebout had a dynamite game for Jackson North Side, throwing for 352 yards and two touchdowns while completing 87% of his passes, and also rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Jackson North Side also got help from Miles Howard, who showed off his sure hands for 93 receiving yards.
South Gibson has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Jackson North Side, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Gibson will face off against Jackson South Side at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jackson North Side, they will challenge Chester County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chester County will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Jackson North Side surely won't give up without a fight.
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