Florence Eagles cruises by South Jones Braves 42-7 in Mississippi high school football game

Florence High School - Florence High School running back Xzavion Quick picked up 172 rushing yards and scored 2 touchdowns to help the Florence Eagles to a 42-7 win over the South Jones Braves on Friday night at Florence High School in a high school football game.

The Eagles also received helpful efforts from quarterback Robert Reed who completed 5 passes for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns and running back Kaden Rockingham who rushed 5 times for 69 yards.

South Jones' quarterback Joshua Marshall threw for 20 yards, running back Devonte' Brown picked up 130 rushing yards and 1 touchdown and cornerback Jyrion Cook had 9 receiving yards.

The win helps Florence improve to 7-3 on the season while South Jones falls to 2-8. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.

Florence travels to Jackson, MS to challenge the Provine Rams on Friday November 3. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.

South Jones will take on the North Pike Jaguars at home on Thursday November 2. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.