Itasca had to take a loss the last time they challenged Italy but Buddy Jackson made sure they didn't get the same satisfaction on Friday. The Itasca Wampus Cats pulled ahead with a 22-21 photo finish over the Italy Gladiators thanks in part to Jackson, who rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 103 yards on eight of 17 attempts. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
He rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 103 yards on eight of 17 attempts.
Brayden Mears was his top target, picking up 51 receiving yards.
Although Italy took the loss, they still got scores from Trip Slovak and Treylan Fennell.
With the win, Itasca broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5. As for Italy, they moved to 7-2 with that loss, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Itasca will be playing in front of their home fans against Axtell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Itasca is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. As for Italy, they will venture away from home to take on Dawson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Italy's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Dawson's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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