Jackson Academy entered their tilt with Starkville Academy on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Starkville Academy Volunteers with a sharp 38-13 win. Considering the Raiders have won five contests by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Omarean Ellis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 225 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Jackson Academy also got help from John Thomas, who showed off his sure hands for 137 receiving yards.
Jackson Academy's record now sits at 7-1. As for Starkville Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Jackson Academy and Madison-Ridgeland Academy are set to duel on Friday. Jackson Academy is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Madison-Ridgeland Academy a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Starkville Academy, they will face off against Heritage Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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