J-Hawks squashed by Indianola, 44-7

Ecker Sports Report

The Jefferson J-Hawks successfully executed an on-sides kick that surprised Indianola on the very first play of their game at Kingston Stadium Friday night.

Unfortunately for the J-Hawks, that was their only successful play in the entire first half.

Indianola grabbed a 35-0 lead at halftime and cruised to a 44-7 victory over Jefferson in a mismatch that featured a continuous clock for most of the second half.

The J-Hawks collected only 70 yards of total offense in the first half.

Indianola quarterback Nolan Freeman tossed three touchdown passes in the first half and Ryan Hilton returned a punt 59 yards touchdown as the Indians took complete control. Hilton also had one of the TD catches on a 68-yard play from Freeman.

Jefferson featured a 25-yard touchdown pass from Anthony Hawkins to Lucas Renard in the fourth quarter. The J-Hawks had two other touchdown passes negated by penalty in the second half.

IND – Ryan Hilton 59 punt return (Kian Ruiz kick)
IND – Nolan Freeman 68 pass to Hilton (Ruiz kick)
IND – Thomas DeWall 25 interception return (Ruiz kick)
IND – Freeman 23 pass to Parker Amos (Ruiz kick)
IND – Freeman 8 pass to Luke Gordon (Ruiz kick)
IND – Safety (Jefferson quarterback sacked in end zone)
CRJ – Anthony Hawkins 25 pass to Lucas Renard (Tyler Bartlett kick)
IND – James Lucas 2 run (Ruiz kick)