Jacksonville unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 50-27 to the Highland Bulldogs on Saturday.
When it comes to explaining why Jacksonville lost, don't look at Easton Ackerman. Despite the final result, he rushed for 71 yards and two TDs on only eight carries.
Jacksonville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 47-12 win against Decatur Eisenhower on the 5th. As for Highland, they have also already played their next game, a 42-26 loss against Althoff Catholic on the 5th.
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