It was a proper cat-fight when Jefferson challenged Columbus on Friday. The Jefferson Panthers managed a 17-12 victory over the Columbus Cougars. The win was nothing new for the Panthers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Luke Oxarart was his usual excellent self, rushing for 194 yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Jefferson pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Columbus, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson will challenge Sweet Grass County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.3 points per game this season. As for Columbus, they will face off against Broadwater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus' defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Broadwater's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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