South Jefferson unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 26-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Valley Academy Thunder on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 412th, while the Thunder are ranked 198th).
Calvin Jacquays had a dynamite game For Central Valley Academy., rushing for 172 yards and one TD while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Jefferson will welcome New Hartford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Valley Academy, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Indian River at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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