McKenzie had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 39.5 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They came out on top against the Brantley Bulldogs by a score of 52-44. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 30-28 defeat the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
McKenzie's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quay Jackson, who threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown. Jackson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging two interceptions. Jah'Marren Jackson also helped out with an impressive 104 receiving yards.
McKenzie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jackson. Lajayvius Crittenden was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles.
McKenzie pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Brantley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
McKenzie is taking a road trip to face off against Red Level at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McKenzie knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Red Level likes a good challenge. As for Brantley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kinston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brantley will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.
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