⚽ Quick interjection from the pitch: Jefferson tops Edwardsville 2-0 at the Morton Invite!
• Luis Zabala (assist Arron De Venecia)
• Eduardo Mendoza (assist Jayden Miranda)
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Hononegah strikes again — two strong runs set up the score, capped by #1 breaking loose for a 47-yard touchdown. Extra point makes it 14-0, late 1Q.
Jefferson takes a deep shot on 3rd down, but it falls incomplete. J-Hawks forced to punt again.
Janardie Turner gives Jefferson great field position with a huge kick return — from the 5 out to the J-Hawks’ 42.
Hononegah punches it in on the ground with #3 for a 3-yard touchdown. Extra point is good. Indians lead 7-0 with 4:36 left in the 1st quarter.
Jefferson drives into Hononegah territory behind De’Anglos Roby’s runs and a Jaden Williams-to-Mike Townsend screen, but the march stalls. J-Hawks punt from the Indians’ 42.
We’re underway in Hononegah! Jefferson will receive the opening kick. Varsity kickoff at 7:46 PM. 🏈 #FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros
Locked in. Ready for battle under the Friday night lights. 🟥🟨 #FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros
🏈 Friday Night Lights in Hononegah!
The J-Hawks (1-0) hit the road to take on the back-to-back conference champion Indians.
Jefferson is 1-0 and looks to keep the momentum rolling under the lights. Kickoff at 7:00 PM.
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⏹️ Final from Hononegah: Jefferson JV falls 42-20.
J-Hawks’ highlights included Avian Rozier’s wild deflection TD catch, Johnnie Poole’s QB sneak + 2-point run, and a late 14-yard TD connection from Devin Johnson Jr. to Anthony Harris. #JV #FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros
Hononegah adds three with a field goal to extend the lead. Indians up 42-20 in the 4th. #JV
Jefferson cuts into the lead — Devin Johnson Jr. finds Anthony Harris on a 14-yard TD pass. 2-point try no good. J-Hawks trail 39-20 with 7:07 left. #JV
Touchdown Jefferson! Devin Johnson Jr. rolls left on play action and hits Anthony Harris for a 14-yard score. Timeout before the 2-point try. 7:07 left in the game. #JV
Devin Johnson Jr. breaks off a big run, then Leslie Thomas follows with an 8-yard gain. J-Hawks knocking on the door at the Hononegah 11. #JV
Devin Johnson Jr. connects with Anthony Harris for a 40-yard strike! J-Hawks into scoring position with 0:37 left in the 3rd. #JV
Touchdown Hononegah — with 1:26 left in the 3rd, the Indians extend the lead to 39-14. #JV
⏸️ Halftime at Hononegah: J-Hawks trail 33-14 in JV action. Jefferson scores came on Avian Rozier’s wild deflection TD grab and Johnnie Poole’s QB sneak + 2-point conversion. #JV #FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros
Hononegah’s #24 Marice Szarzynski breaks free for a 50-yard touchdown run. Indians extend the lead. #JV
1:04 left in the half — Third time’s a charm! Johnnie Poole sneaks it in for the J-Hawks TD, then goes back to the same play to convert the 2-point try. Jefferson trims the deficit to 27-14. #JV
J-Hawks punch it in! After moving the chains, sub-package QB Johnnie Poole sneaks it twice — the second for a Jefferson TD. Timeout before the conversion attempt. Jefferson cuts it to 27-12 late in the half. #JV