JA hosted Parklane Academy at The Brickyard for Homecoming 2021 and for the 32nd time in the history of the series. The Raiders were looking for their fifth straight win in the series against the Pioneers.

The game started in a positive fashion as JA forced a three-and-out defensively and scored on the second play of the game as Tate Collins scored his 5th rushing TD of the season on a 68 yard run. The Pioneers responded with a six play drive that was capped off by a Conner Putfark 4 yard run. The next JA drive was turned over in the red zone but the Pioneers weren?t able to capitalize. And then JA scored on their final four drives of the first half as they carried a 33-13 lead into the locker room at halftime.Marcus Harris scored on a 1 yard and 6 yard run, Dakota Jordan secured a 75 yard pass from Collins and Kris Robinson had his first pick six of the season with a 45 yard return.

The second half saw five straight scoring drives by the two teams as Jordan and Collins connected again from 27 yards out and Harris ran in from 2 yards. The final score of the night was from Collins as he ran in from 31 yards away to give the Raiders the most points ever scored against Parklane in their series. JA finished the regular season at 7-3 and 3-2 in conference play. Parklane finished at 3-8 and 0-5 in 6A play.

Offensive Leaders: Tate Collins had 8 carries for 115 yards and 2 TDs. He was also 14-for17 for 229 yards and two TDs. Marcus Harris had 16 carries for 102 yards and 3 TDs. Dakota Jordan had 7 receptions for a season high 172 yards and 2 TDs

Defensive Leaders: Ethan Archie led all players with 19 tackles (11 solo), 1 tackle for loss and a half sack. Adams Kennedy, had 11 tackles 71 Solo), 3 TFL, 3 Sacks. Max Walenta registered 9 tackles (6 Solo), 2 TFL, and 1.5 sacks. Porter Harrell, Win Hooker, and JT Thigpen all collected 7 tackles.

JA is back at The Brickyard for the First Round in 6A Football as they host PCS with a 7pm kickoff. Pregame on The Raider Network will begin at 6:40pm

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