If Jersey was riding high fresh off their 41-16 takedown of Civic Memorial last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jersey Panthers took a blow against the Triad Knights on Friday, falling 42-13. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Triad had a senior duo take command as Ian Dempsey picked up 136 receiving yards and three touchdowns and Isaac Ackerman threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. Dempsey's longest reception was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another player making a difference was Jack Phelps, who rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Jersey now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Triad, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Jersey will venture away from home to square off against Waterloo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Triad, they will welcome Mascoutah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Triad will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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