The Jefferson Grizzlies will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Pioneer Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Jefferson will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Jefferson had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 41-point drubbing they dealt Mills on Friday. The Grizzlies simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Vikings 48-7. That looming 48-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Grizzlies yet this season.
Meanwhile, Pioneer hadn't done well against Oak Grove recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mustangs narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Eagles 14-12.
Pioneer's win came from a few key players Jefferson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Braeden Ries, who threw for 129 yards and one TD.
Pioneer didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Oak Grove to a completion percentage of just 31.2%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Thomas Williams and Aaron Beck, who each logged one passes deflected. They're 1-2 when they limit the passing game like that.
Jefferson's record is now 8-2. As for Pioneer, their record now sits at 6-4.
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