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Eliminated from playoff possibilities, Jackets close out season hosting Frost
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Meridian junior quarterback Matty Jones (10) fights for yards in a crucial showdown against Hico last Friday. Photo by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz -
Photo by Wendy Orozco courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz Yellowjacket junior Ian Gomez (3) turns upfield for a big gain agains Hico at the historic Tiger Stadium last Friday night.
Even without the torrential rains last week, the Meridian Yellowjackets entered the final two games of the 2023 Texas high school football season on slippery ground. After all, the Jackets needed to win their final two games of the regular season to make their first trip to the playoffs since 2017.
Facing a District 102A, Division II do-or-die situation, the Jackets saw their dream of the…
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