The Jackson-Milton Bluejays will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Newton Falls Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jackson-Milton will be strutting in after a win while Newton Falls will be coming in after a defeat.
Jackson-Milton is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Mathews. Jackson-Milton strolled past Mathews with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 24-6.
Meanwhile, Newton Falls took a blow against East Palestine on Friday, falling 45-14. The Tigers were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Despite the loss, Newton Falls got top-tier performance from Gage Phares, who rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Phares was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 57 yards.
Everything came up roses for Jackson-Milton against Newton Falls in their previous matchup back in August of 2023 as the squad secured a 47-14 victory. In that match, Jackson-Milton amassed a halftime lead of 34-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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