The Jackson-Olin Mustangs will face off against the Minor Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson-Olin will be strutting in after a victory while Minor will be coming in after a defeat.
Jackson-Olin was handed a 46-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Woodlawn, sneaking past 20-18. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The critical scores for Jackson-Olin came from Joel Ray and Makhi Jones.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Jackson-Olin proved: they limited Woodlawn to a paltry 3.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Wylam Wright for the heroic effort on defense: he. Jackson-Olin didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.3.
Dekarrius Richardson
| 08/29/25 @ Hartselle | 7 |
| 09/12/25 @ Gardendale | 6 |
| 10/09/25 @ Woodlawn | 4 |
| 08/22/25 @ Fairfield | 2 |
| 09/25/25 @ Carver Birmingham | 1 |
Jackson-Olin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Dekarrius Richardson. He also made four total tackles, which is notable because Jackson-Olin is 2-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-3 otherwise. The Mustangs received some extra help from Ray, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Minor entered their matchup against Parker on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Tigers took a blow against the Thundering Herd, falling 70-20. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
Jackson-Olin will have to contain Dominic White as he made an impact in Minor's last game. He rushed for 91 yards and one TD on only seven carries, and also picked up 41 receiving yards and one score. White really tore up the turf during one magnificent 77-yard run.
Minor's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Jackson-Olin, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Jackson-Olin took a serious blow against Minor when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 49-22. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
