Fisher's game on Friday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They and Thomas Jefferson were almost perfectly matched up, but the Fisher Gators suffered a 28-27 defeat. While the Gators had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the 13-7.
When it comes to explaining why Fisher lost, don't look at Nickson Thibodeaux. Despite the final result, he rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Thibodeaux has posted since back in September of 2023. Jacob Bourgeois got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Fisher was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Fisher's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Thomas Jefferson, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fisher will head out to take on Parkview Baptist at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fisher is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26 points per game this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, they will venture away from home to challenge Slaughter Community Charter at 7:00 a.m. on Friday. Thomas Jefferson will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
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