Head coach Lance Mancuso captured his eighth State Championship (Seminary, five with Bassfield, two now with Jefferson Davis County) as he led the Jefferson Davis County Jaguars to a 25-15 victory over Noxubee County.

The Jaguars fought through much adversity throughout the season, losing three quarterbacks due to injury before the midway point of the season. Sitting at 2-6 overall, Jefferson Davis County reeled off enough wins to make the playoffs as a three seed, upending rival Columbia in the South State Championship 27-7 to get into the title game.

With 7:02 remaining in the first quarter, quarterback Lyric Hall connected with Keyser Booth for a 36-yard touchdown pass. The successful PAT put Jefferson Davis County up 7-0.

Jeff Davis scored again on their next possession as Booth slipped through the defense and broke loose for an 80-yard touchdown run. The Jaguars were not successful on the PAT attempt but extended their lead to 13-0 with 4:10 to play in the first quarter.

Noxubee County responded in the second quarter after Jefferson Davis County attempted a fake punt on their own 33. One play later, Marlon Windham found Anthony Little for a 33-yard touchdown pass to draw within six points after the PAT.

DeAndre Shorts gave Jefferson Davis County a 19-7 lead just before the half came to a close as he rushed for a 39-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion attempt was no good.

Jefferson Davis County sealed the game in the fourth quarter with 2:44 to play when Booth cut to the right side of the defense, juking his way to his second rushing touchdown. The PAT was unsuccessful, however, the Jaguars went up 25-7.

Noxubee County scored on a 10-yard pass as Windham rolled to the right, finding Jakarion Lockett for a touchdown with 57 seconds remaining. Their two-point try was good to bring the score within 10, 25-15.

Jefferson Davis County recovered the onside kick to kneel the ball and claim the victory.

Jefferson Davis County finishes the season 10-6 overall. Noxubee County finishes its season at 10-6.

Stats

Lyric Hall - 2/5, 34 yards, 1 touchdown

Keyser Booth - 17 carries, 184 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 1 reception, 36 yards, 1 receiving touchdown

Deandre Shorts - 10 tackles, 2 interceptions

Notes

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