Jellico hasn't had much luck against Midway recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Jellico Blue Devils will host the Midway Green Wave at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Jellico finally turned things around against Unaka on Friday. They strolled past the Rangers with points to spare, taking the game 42-24. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Jellico's win came down to the chemistry between Owen Morgan and his top target Bryson Ballard. Morgan rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only six carries while Ballard picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ballard's longest reception was for an incredible 85 yards.
Meanwhile, Midway humbled Sunbright with a 35-8 victory. That 27 point margin sets a new team best for the Green Wave this season.
Midway found their leader in underclassman Lincoln Reed, who rushed for 85 yards on only five carries, and also threw for 35 yards and a touchdown. Another big playmaker for Midway was Brennan Reed, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Jellico's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Midway, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Jellico couldn't quite finish off Midway when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 22-20. Will Jellico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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