MILLINGTON, Tenn. -
Jackson North Side (Jackson, Tenn.) saw its 10-point lead dwindle to four, but still managed to hang on and defeat
Millington Central (Millington, Tenn.) 13-9 on Saturday.
The Indians were up 6-3 at the half after taking the lead on a
Marcus Maxwell touchdown run in the first quarter.
Jackson North Side expanded its lead to 10 points entering the fourth quarter. JNS's lone score in the quarter came on a
Adam Criag touchdown run.
Criag stood out for the Jackson school in the win. The senior quarterback ran for one touchdown. He has now scored 10 touchdowns on the season.
The Trojans' lone touchdown came on a 78-yard punt return in the fourth quarter.
The Indians had given up an average of 13.0 points prior to the contest.
The victory is a complete turnaround from last season's game between these two teams, which Millington Central took, 44-12.
Millington Central (5-4) will play a AAA District 14 game against Arlington next week, while Jackson North Side (9-0) will take on Hardin County in a AAA District 13 game.
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