The matchup between Jonesboro and Benton on Friday hardly resembled the 18-7 effort from their previous meeting. The Jonesboro Hurricane took a 48-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Benton Panthers. The defeat leaves the Hurricane without a win on the season.
When it comes to explaining why Jonesboro lost, don't look at Asa Myers. Despite the final result, he threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. A healthy portion of that aerial production (106 yards to be exact) went to Myreion Taylor, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Jonesboro's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Benton, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Jonesboro didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 49-28 win against Sheridan on the 4th. As for Benton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 49-0 victory against Sylvan Hills on the 4th.
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