MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — The James Clemens Jets’ win over the Austin Black Bears last Friday was a wild one and earned them the team of the week.
The Jets won off a long field goal from kicker Thai Lyles.
“Seeing the ball go through the uprights, it was just a different feeling,” Lyles said. “It was the first time that I really got a deeper field goal that Coach Johnson gave me the chance to get, and I took full advantage of it.”
The win put the Jets in second place in Class 7 Region 4 and in a prime position to host a playoff game in coach Juan Johnson’s first season with the program.
“We’ve been really consistent about just doing our jobs consistently, our o-line has continued to progress. Obviously, it was a back-and-forth game. It was a great football game to watch. It was my first time playing in Decatur, in the River City,” Johnson said. “Austin has a tremendous team. Coach Perkins did a really good job at preparing his kids. We were able to make one more play.”
Standout running back MJ Giedon says getting to host a playoff game would be a huge deal.
“It felt great, we needed that win to host a playoff game, and that’s what we all wanted, so going out there and getting the win feels great,” Gideon said.
“It would mean a whole lot, especially hosting it for the seniors and everything, so it would mean a lot,” Gideon said.
The Jets will finish region play at home against the Albertville Aggies on Friday.
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