After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three matches, Jordan-Matthews finally came back down to earth on Friday. They took a blow against the Providence Grove Patriots, falling 47-8. The loss continues a trend for the Jets in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost nine in a row.
Kamarie Hadley threw for 138 yards on nine of 16 attempts. Nolan Mitchell was his top target, picking up 66 receiving yards.
Leading Providence Grove to victory were Jackson Lawver and Nick Straughn. Lawver rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns, while Straughn rushed for 110 yards and one TD. That's the most rushing yards Lawver has posted since back in October of 2024.
Having lost for the first time this season, Jordan-Matthews fell to 4-1. As for Providence Grove, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Coming up, Jordan-Matthews will square off against American Leadership Academy-Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Jets will be up against the Patriots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 30.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. After each having a week off, Providence Grove and West Davidson will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. on October 3. The game will give the Patriots their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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