Don connor cup: jackson memorial overpowers jackson liberty in 34-3

Don Connor Cup: Jackson Memorial Overpowers Jackson Liberty in 34-3

In Friday night Shore Conference action, Jackson Memorial dominated Jackson Liberty, concluding the game with a convincing 34-3 victory. This win bolsters Jackson Memorial’s strong season record to 6-1, while Jackson Liberty faces another setback, slipping to 2-5.

The win also keeps the coveted Don Connor Cup in the showcase at Memorial where it has been for all but one season.

The first quarter saw Jackson Memorial take an early lead, scoring a touchdown to make it 7-0. Jackson Liberty managed to get on the board in the second quarter with a field goal, but that would be the extent of their scoring. The first half ended with a modest 7-3 lead for Jackson Memorial.

Jackson Memorial returned from halftime with renewed energy, adding 14 points in the third quarter to widen the gap. The team continued its onslaught into the fourth quarter, tacking on another 13 points to bring the final score to 34-3.

Jonah Glenn was the standout player for Jackson Memorial, amassing an impressive 242 rushing yards. Quarterbacks Elijah Coffman and Dennis Caswell combined for 123 passing yards, with Coffman contributing 65 yards and Caswell adding 58 yards and a touchdown. Eric Zebrowski led in receiving yardage with 43 yards.

On the defensive front, Jackson Memorial was equally formidable. Zach Elfashny recorded a sack, while Brandon Bigelow led the team with 8 total tackles. Jaiden Hernandez contributed with an interception, further stifling Jackson Liberty’s offensive efforts.

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