Jackson 13, Tallahassee Godby 7
Star of the game: Altrevon Wilson completed 6 of 15 passes for 92 yards and ran and threw for a touchdown to lead Jackson past visiting Tallahassee Godby. Wilson's 17-yard pass to Marquel Wade gave the Tigers a 13-0 lead in the second quarter and the Tigers defense held off a late rally.
Turning point: Late in the first half, Derek Owens intercepted a pass at the Cougars' 40. Owens' 15-yard return set up Wilson's touchdown pass three plays later.
On defense: Rashard Freeman sacked Dennis Andrews on fourth-and-15 at the Jackson 39 with 3:23 to play. The sack ended Godby's drive and its hope of a fourth-quarter comeback. ... The Tigers (3-0) recovered a Cougars fumble in the final two minutes. ... Jackson's defense recorded six sacks and held Godby (1-2) to minus-6 yards rushing in the first half.
Quick hits: The Cougars' Jamelle Murray returned a punt 65 yards to the Jackson 1 to set up Godby's only touchdown. ... Murray also had a 49-yard return in the second half. ... Jeremiah Rackley ran for 73 yards on 25 carries for Jackson.
They said it: "Our defense is the heart and soul of our team. The kids played hard and they got two big stops at the end." - Jackson coach Kevin Sullivan.
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