The Buckhorn Bucks will face off against the Mae Jemison Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Buckhorn took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They secured a 21-15 W over Southside.
Djone Rosario
| 10/10/25 vs Southside | 179 |
| 10/03/25 @ Fort Payne | 42 |
| 09/19/25 vs Lee | 116 |
| 09/12/25 @ Hazel Green | 162 |
| 09/05/25 @ Gadsden City | 57 |
| + 2 more games |
Djone Rosario continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 179 yards and one TD. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106.9 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Parker Turley, who threw for 218 yards and one touchdown.
Buckhorn didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Southside to a completion percentage of just 45.8%. The team can thank Cole Snipes for the heroic effort on defense: he. Buckhorn wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 65.4%.
Buckhorn's defense didn't let Christian Morris, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Tiago Torres, Jaden Ervin, and Davian Sinegal, who each picked up one sack apiece. Buckhorn received some extra help from Austin Callahan, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Mae Jemison gave up the first points on Thursday, but they didn't give up any more after. They managed a 12-7 victory over Decatur.
Buckhorn pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 27.0 points over those games. As for Mae Jemison, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Buckhorn beat Mae Jemison 23-14 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Bucks repeat their success, or do the Jaguars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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