Football Recap: Murphysboro Skates Past Anna-Jonesboro with Ease + How To Watch

Football Recap: Murphysboro Red Devils vs. Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats

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Sep 9, 2025, 11:20am

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Anna-Jonesboro High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 3 Games

09/05/25 - Away41-6 W
09/02/16 - Home15-22 L
09/04/15 - Away35-14 W

Murphysboro lost to Anna-Jonesboro back in September of 2016, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Red Devils blew past the Wildcats 41-6. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Red Devils' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 154th, while the Wildcats are ranked 416th).

When it comes to explaining why Anna-Jonesboro lost, don't look at Dawson Nicholas. Despite the final result, he rushed for 164 yards and one score while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.

The win got Murphysboro back to even at 1-1. As for Anna-Jonesboro, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will take on Benton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Anna-Jonesboro, they will challenge Massac County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps

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