The Jefferson Dragons are taking a road trip to take on the Nature Coast Tech Sharks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Jefferson's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight contests.
Jefferson is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Boca Ciega 41-40.
Jefferson had a senior duo take command as Ronnell Dubose gained 99 total yards and two touchdowns and Andreas Zayas rushed for 99 yards and a pair of TDs.
Meanwhile, while Nature Coast Tech put up some points on Friday, the same can't be said for Gibbs. The Sharks walked away with a 7-0 win over the Gladiators. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Sharks.
One reason for the win was Nature Coast Tech's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Joseph Lizor was especially locked on to Gibbs' QB and sacked him three times.
Jefferson's record is now 10-1. As for Nature Coast Tech, their record now sits at 9-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Jefferson has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 160.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Nature Coast Tech struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 205.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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