The secondary had a solid night, sophomore Wyatt Ostrander had a great outing, making an impact with key pass breakups, including a couple in the endzone.Īfter a scoreless first half, Yellowjackets senior QB Eric Helton found the endzone on a 32-yard run, for the first score of the game, midway through the third quarter. Linebackers Preston Spurlock, Bryce Pugh, Tyler Osborne, and the defensive line made big plays stopping the run all night. The Leslie County defensive performance was highlighted by a couple of huge fourth and goal stances, and a solid run defense. All signs indicated that both teams would rack up rushing yards, and put points on the scoreboard, but on this night, the defense of both teams shined, making big plays during the entire game. Entering the matchup, both teams boasted a high-octane rushing attack featuring explosive players in the backfield. On a perfect fall night at Lee Majors Field, conditions were right for a big time District Matchup, the Eagles and the Yellowjackets did not disappoint. Jackets score in final minutes for the win

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