Jackson-Olin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Bessemer City Tigers, falling 40-8. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 214th, while the Tigers are ranked 71st).
Rian Patton was nothing short of spectacular for Bessemer City: he rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also picked up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. Patton's longest reception was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Jackson-Olin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Bessemer City, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Jackson-Olin will square off against Parker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Parker's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Jackson-Olin's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bessemer City, they will challenge Paul W. Bryant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bessemer City is facing Paul W. Bryant at the right time seeing as Paul W. Bryant is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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