The Gordonsville Tigers beat the Jackson County Blue Devils 30-0 on Thursday night to advance to 7-2 on the season.
The Tigers defense took care of business with Jackson County’s first drive, which gave the offense a chance to take an early lead.
Gordonsville’s offense came out hot, scoring on a six play, 70 yard drive that was capped off by a Skyshn Washer 4 yard touchdown to put the Tigers up 6-0.
Neither team could get much going in the next couple of drives, but the Tigers were able to drive down on the verge of scoring a touchdown before they were forced to kick a field goal, which Levi Halliburton hit from 33 yards out.
After forcing the Blue Devils to punt again, the Tigers offense found its way into the end zone on a 54 yard touchdown run by Taylor Thaxton to bring the score to 16-0 before the end of the first half.
The Tigers second half started out strong, as Treyson Davis scored off of a jet sweep for a 60 yard touchdown to bring the score to 22-0 just one minute into the second half.
Gordonsville extended their lead following a drive that ended with a 2 yard Thaxton run, followed by a successful two point conversion to bring the score to 30-0.
Neither team scored in the fourth quarter, giving the Tigers their first shutout of the season.
What’s next?
The Tigers will host region opponents Clay County in the final game of the regular season next Friday night.
