Germantown is 0-7 against Madison Central since November of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Mavericks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Germantown's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six contests.
Germantown is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Oxford, who was ranked seventh at the time (Germantown was ranked 16th). The Mavericks were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 43-42 to the Chargers.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was King White, who rushed for 91 yards and one TD, and also threw for 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Lawson Branson, who gained 183 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Madison Central). They breezed past Murrah to the tune of 45-14 on Friday. The Jaguars not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since November 22, 2024 (when they won 45-14).
Madison Central's win came from a few key players Germantown will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tripp Smith, who threw for 153 yards and two TDs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mikel Stephen, who rushed for 50 yards and a pair of scores.
Madison Central's run defense was locked in: Murrah could only muster 3.4 yards per carry. While two picked up at least nine total tackles, Keevon Jacobs stood above the rest. He made nine total tackles (6.0 for loss). Madison Central's ground attack was stronger, having averaged five.
Madison Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Venson Moore and Banks Boyer. Jacobs was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Germantown's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Madison Central, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.
Germantown took a serious blow against Madison Central in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, falling 45-14. Will the Mavericks 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.
