Wednesday April 30th, 2025 9:07PM

Jackson County rallies for win over Johnson

By Jeff Hart Sports Reporter
OAKWOOD -- Jackson County's Xavier Harper returned a kickoff 92 yards for a score to answer a score by Johnson and the Panthers never trailed again en route to a 20-12 win over Johnson friday night at Billy Ellis Memorial Stadium.

Harper's thrilling return came after the Knights had taken the quick lead capping their first drive of the game with a touchdown. harper would help Jackson County extend its lead in the second quarter reeling in a 24-yard pass from Kyle Daniel for a 14-6 lead.

Daniel would connect with Jalen Banks on a 4-yard TD pass for a 20-6 lead.

Johnson got to within the final score but Jackson County ran out the final few minutes of the clock to seal the victory.
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