The Horizon Hawks fell victim to the Jones Fightin' Tigers''s stalwart defense on Thursday and couldn't make it onto the board. They were outmatched by the Fightin' Tigers at home and fell 56-0. Horizon just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Jones' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jerrian Parker led the charge by rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Parker really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run. Another player making a difference was Trever Jackson, who rushed for 20 yards and a touchdown.
Horizon has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Jones, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-3.
Horizon will head out on the road to face off against Windermere at 7:00 p.m. on November 3rd. Windermere is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. Jones will take on Dr. Phillips at 7:00 p.m. on November 3rd. Dr. Phillips will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings (they are ranked 88th, while Jones is ranked 29th).
