Jackets drop home opener in nailbitter

Meridian edged by Cross Roads 24-22, to host Bartlett for HC

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  • Brady Taylor takes out the opponent so his teammate can gain additional yards at their game Friday evening. Photo Courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    Brady Taylor takes out the opponent so his teammate can gain additional yards at their game Friday evening. Photo Courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
Playing in their home opener last Friday night, victory appeared within their grasp for the Class 2A, Division II Meridian Yellow Jackets. But then, it slipped away. Jacket sophomore CJ Gentry ran for two touchdowns and senior Brady Taylor rushed for another, but the Class 2A, DI Malakoff Cross Roads Bobcats rallied in the fourth quarter to slip past Meridian, 24-22, in a nondistrict matchup at…

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