It's playoff time, and Jefferson had no trouble coming through when it counted. They strolled past the Cairo Syrupmakers with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 47-28. Things were looking grim for the Dragons in the first quarter (they were down by 21) but they stormed back to get the contest.
Jefferson had a senior duo take command as Colton Grant rushed for 45 yards and one TD and Dalton Dye picked up 57 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Dragons
| 11/28/25 vs Cairo | 47-28 |
| 11/21/25 vs Harlem | 42-14 |
| 11/14/25 vs Dougherty | 55-13 |
| 10/31/25 vs Oconee County | 24-19 |
| 10/24/25 @ Cherokee Bluff | 31-10 |
| + 3 more games |
Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Cairo lost, don't look at Bryian Duncan Jr. Despite the final result, he picked up 179 receiving yards and two scores, and also rushed for 167 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries.
Jefferson's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-1. As for Cairo, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-3.
Looking ahead, Jefferson will take on West Laurens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Dragons 12.2, the Raiders 14.8) so any points scored will be well earned. Cairo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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