Patriot football heads to Monroe on Friday

Jay County Patriots

Portland, 0-3 (0-0)

Coach: Tim Millspaugh, eighth year

Conference: Allen County Athletic

Last week at Seeger: Jay County allowed more than 400 rushing yards for the second consecutive game in a 41-0 loss to the Seeger Patriots in a contest scheduled just a few days prior. Jay County rushed for 42 yards and Quinn Faulkner added 29. Sam Dunlavy completed two passes for 50 yards, 40 of which to Sheldon Eley.

Season leaders: Passing — Sam Dunlavy – 5-of-23 for 75 yards and two interceptions. Rushing — Bailey Cox – 41 carries for 189 yards and one touchdown. Receiving — Sheldon Eley – two catches for 47 yards. Defense — Kess McBride – 19 tackles.



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Adams Central Jets

Monroe, 2-1 (0-0)

Coach: Michael Mosser, 12th year

Conference: Allen County Athletic

Last week at Tri: Adams Central pitched its first shutout of the season, beating the Tri Titans 41-0. The Jets scored 27 points in the second half.

Season leaders: Passing — Ryan Black – 9-for-24 for 216 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Rushing — Alex Currie – 30 carries for 343 yards and five touchdowns. Receiving — Nick Neuenschwander – seven catches for 213 yards and three TDs.



Last season: Adams Central scored 28 points in the second quarter en route to a 46-6 victory in Portland. The Patriots, who got 92 rushing yards from Bailey Cox, scored a TD in the fourth quarter against the ACHS reserves.

Game notes: This is the seventh meeting all time between Jay County and Adams Central, and the Jets have won every meeting. Five times Jay County has been held to two or fewer touchdowns ... Adams Central is coming off back-to-back regional championships and three of the last four titles ... Per the ACHS athletics department, ony adults are permitted at the game. Jay County is only allowed two tickets per player ... John Harrell predicts the Class A No. 8 Jets to win 45-7. CalPreps.com lists Adams Central as 65-point favorites.