Jefferson Eagles ground Jacksboro 34-6
Jefferson Middle’s Easton Knipp tucks the ball and runs in heavy traffic during the Eagles’ home stand against Jacksboro at Blankenship Field. The Jefferson Eagles won 34-6. (photo:Dwane Wilder )
The Eagles bounced back from a loss to Norris by defeating Jacksboro 34-6 on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Blankenship Field. The game was called in the third quarter due to inclement weather.
Quarterback Easton Knipp delivered a two-way performance to remember.
He completed 9-of-10 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking off two passes and making two tackles in the defensive secondary.
Brandon Zamora carried five times for 80 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Jefferson rushing attack.
Nic Fletcher added 29 yards and a touchdown on three carries, while hauling in two receptions for 65 yards and a score.
Brogan Helle made two catches for 75 yards, and Gabriel Mugnier added three receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles rolled up 306 yards before the weather halted play.
On defense, Luke Jackson registered four tackles, including three for loss. Fletcher added three tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack, and recovered an onside kick.
Jefferson Coach Sean Jessie praised his team’s effort after the previous week’s setback.
“I thought we prepared well,” Jessie said. “We had a good week of practice.”
The Eagles (2-1) will now face a key test against Spring City, which enters tied for first place with Norris.
“I feel pretty good about where we’re at right now,” Jessie said.
“We’ll play Spring City, and that will show us where we are and how much we’ve improved.”
