After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Grove, Jay was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Verdigris Cardinals 12-9. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jay to victory, but perhaps none more so than Armando Newcomb, who picked up 109 receiving yards, and also rushed for 105 yards on only 11 carries. Another player making a difference was Brayden Stricker, who rushed for 32 yards and one touchdown.
Jay didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Newcomb and Leland Johnson.
When it comes to explaining why Verdigris lost, don't look at Peyton Stelling. Despite the final result, he rushed for 84 yards, and also picked up 68 receiving yards.
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| 09/26/25 - Home | 12-9 W |
| 09/27/24 - Away | 52-36 W |
| 10/20/23 - Away | 14-32 L |
| 10/21/22 - Home | 28-56 L |
| 09/24/21 - Away | 12-40 L |
| + 4 more games |
Jay's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Verdigris, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Jay wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 36-17 win against Sequoyah on the 3rd. As for Verdigris, they have also already played their next matchup, a 20-14 victory against Vinita on the 3rd.
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