Northeast Jones never let their opponents score on Thursday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 30-0 win over the Mendenhall Tigers. The result was nothing new for Northeast Jones, who have now won three games by 30 points or more so far this season.
Northeast Jones had a senior duo take command as Kendall Carmichael gained 111 total yards and a touchdown and Karsen Lightsey punched in three rushing scores. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 71 yards.
Northeast Jones was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August.
Northeast Jones wouldn't let Mendenhall keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Dakiyan Rogers, Tevin Johnson, and Zach Scott picked up one apiece.
The victory made it two in a row for Northeast Jones and bumps their season record up to 7-2. As for Mendenhall, they dropped their record down to 4-5 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Northeast Jones will welcome Pass Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pass Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.4 points per game this season. As for Mendenhall, they are taking a road trip to square off against Poplarville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poplarville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Mendenhall surely won't give up without a fight.
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