Midway is 3-0 against Jellico since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Midway Green Wave will head out on the road to square off against the Jellico Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Midway was fully in charge, breezing past Sunbright 35-8 on the road. That looming 35-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Green Wave yet this season.
Midway found their leader in underclassman Lincoln Reed, who rushed for 85 yards on only five carries, and also threw for 35 yards and a touchdown. Brennan Reed also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Meanwhile, Jellico came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Unaka with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 42-24. The Blue Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Jellico's win came down to the chemistry between Owen Morgan and his top target Bryson Ballard. Morgan rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only six carries while Ballard picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ballard got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 85 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jellico was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 292 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jellico's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Trevor Gilbert.
Midway now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Jellico, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Midway has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 194 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Jellico struggles in that department as they've been averaging 203. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Midway skirted past Jellico 22-20 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Jellico's Kozson (Tray) Jefferson, who rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Midway to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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