The Jefferson West Tigers will square off against Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jefferson West will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Holton, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Tigers walked away with a 27-17 victory over the Wildcats on Friday. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Wildcats on their field since August 31, 2018.
A big part of Jefferson West's win came down to the chemistry between Brixton Schwinn and his top target Brody Schwinn. Brixton threw for 255 yards and four touchdowns while Brody picked up 137 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy). They skirted past Royal Valley 27-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy has posted since September 13, 2024.
Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy's win came from a few key players Jefferson West will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Garrett Metcalfe, who rushed for seven yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 77 yards and one touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making six total tackles. Another player making a difference was Kaden Baker, who picked up 52 receiving yards and one score.
Jefferson West pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.0 points on average over those games. As for Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Jefferson West was dealt a bruising 43-14 loss at the hands of Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Tigers 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.
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