McKenzie didn't have done well against Elba recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The McKenzie Tigers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Elba Tigers 80-78. The victory was just business as usual For McKenzie, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Quay Jackson had a dynamite game for McKenzie, throwing for 345 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 113 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Skylar Sanders was Jackson's top target, picking up 180 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, McKenzie was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
McKenzie wouldn't let Elba keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Lajayvius Crittenden, Grayson Blackburn, and Levi Lee picked up one apiece. Crittenden is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Elba lost, don't look at Alvin Henderson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 446 yards and nine touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per carry. The dominant performance also gave Henderson a new career-high in rushing yards.
McKenzie's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Elba, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
McKenzie will challenge Georgiana on Friday. McKenzie has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 163 points over their last three matches. As for Elba, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Kinston on Friday.
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