Blue Jays Football Season 2021

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August 21st 2021: The Jackson-Milton Blue Jays travel to the Glass Bowl at the University of Toledo, to take on The West Unity Milk Creek Hilltop Cadets. The first drive of the game was capped off by Freshman Keegan White with a 41 yard touchdown on his first varsity football play. The best offensive player for the Jays was senior running back Eythan Evans. Eythan rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns and also 2 receptions for 22 yards. The defensive player is a tie between senior defensive lineman Jake Gross and Chase DeDomenic, who combined for a total of 25 tackles 2 sacks and 10 tackles for loss. The best special teams player was sophomore Sam Conn. Sam drilled a 29 yard field goal and made 2 other extra point attempts as well. In the end the Jays came out with an Impressive win 29-12 over the Cadets.

August 26th 2021: The Jackson-Milton Blue Jays travel to Newton Falls to take on the Tigers. Some of the best offensive players were Senior Eythan Evans who led in rushing with 88 yards and passing with 80, Junior Gavin White with 3 receptions and 55 yards, Junior Ezekiel Brock with the only touchdown for the Jays, a 1 yard reception. Some of the best defensive players were Junior Owen McDevitt with 8 tackles and 1 sack, Senior Joe Armstrong and Sophomore Cayden Mitchell with 6 tackles each, Junior Gavin White with a forced fumble recovered by Senior Joe Armstrong. The two best special teams players were Junior Gerald Ihrig with a 48 yard punt that landed inside the 10 yard line and Sophomore Sam Conn with a 28 yard field goal and an extra point. In the end the Jays took a tough loss 35-10 to the Tigers.

September 3rd 2021: The Jackson-Milton Blue Jays kickoff their home opener against the Windham Bombers. Late in the game with only 6 points scored the whole game both teams would go on to combine for 28 points in the 4th quarter. Some of the best offensive players were Senior Eythan Evans who rushed 18 times for 137 yards and 1 touchdown, Junior Alex Schiavi with 41 yards passing and a touchdown to Junior Gavin White. Some of the best defensive players were Senior Eythan Evans with 9 tackles and a fumble recovery, Junior Owen McDevitt with 8 tackles and a forced fumble, Sophomore Cayden Mitchell with 7 tackles, Sophomore Aiden Stanke with a fumble recovery, and Freshman Vinny Fay with a forced fumble. The best special teams player was Sophomore Sam Conn with 2 extra points. In the end the Jays took a heartbreaking loss to the Bombers 20-14.

September 10th 2021: Although rivals with Western Reserve ,the Jays started the game with military appreciation alongside the Devils to honor those who fought for our country. The Jays also wore Camo colored National Guard Jerseys. The Jackson-Milton Blue Jays hosted their rival Western Reserve Blue Devils. Some of the best offensive players were Junior Alex Schiavi with 124 passing yards, Senior Eythan Evans with 50 rushing yards and 46 receiving yards, Junior Gavin White with 40 receiving yards and Junior Billy Sloan with 27 receiving yards. Some of the best defensive players were Junior Ezekiel Brock and Senior Jake Gross both with 11 tackles. The best special teams player was Senior Mitchell Newhard with an onside kick recovery. In the end, the Jays took a loss to the Devils 26-0

September 17th 2021: The Jackson-Milton Jays went on the road to play against the Lowellville Rockets. Junior Gavin White had an amazing one hand grab that got him WKBN27 top 5 plays of the week. Some of the best offensive players were Junior Alex Schiavi with 135 yards and a touchdown, and Junior Gavin White with 5 receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown. The best defensive player was Senior Jake Gross with 5 tackles and a sack. The best special teams player was Sophomore Sam Conn with an extra point. In the end the Jays took a loss to the Rockets 41-7.

September 24th 2021: The Jackson-Milton Blue Jays travel to play the Sebring Trojans. An amazing game by both teams with both touchdowns for the Jays coming from Senior Eythan Evans on both sides of the ball. The best offensive player was Senior Eythan Evans with 19 carries for 126 including a 50 yard game winning rushing touchdown with 1:30 on the clock. Some of the best defensive players were Senior Eythan Evans with 12 tackles and a 52 pick six, Senior Jake Gross with 8 tackles and Sophomore Jonah French also with 8 tackles and forced fumble recovered by Junior Gerald Ihrig, and Senior Joe Armstrong with 7 tackles. The Best special teams players were Sophomore Sam Conn who made an extra point and Junior Gerald Ihrig averaged 33 yards per punt including a punt that went inside the Trojans own 3 yard line. In the end the Jays won a huge game over the Trojans 15-12.

October 8th 2021: Homecoming night for the Jackson-Milton Blue Jays hosting the Waterloo Vikings. Some of the best offensive players were Senior Eythan Evans with 39 passing yards, Junior Gavin White with 4 rushes for 90 yards including a 72 yard touchdown, Sophomore Aiden Stanke with 35 receiving yards. Some of the best defensive players were Senior Jake Gross with 16 tackles, Senior Joe Armstrong and Sophomore Jonah French both with 13 tackles and Sophomore Aiden Stanke with 4 tackles for loss. The best special teams players were Sophomore Sam Conn with an extra point and Junior Gerald Ihrig averaging 39 yard a punt with one inside the 20 yard line. In the end the Jays lost to the Vikings 28-15.

October 15th 2021: The Jackson-Milton Blue Jays travel to take on the Springfield Tigers.  The Jays started off huge, holding the Tigers off in the first quarter including a huge interception from Junior Owen McDevitt. The best offensive player was Senior lineman Jake Gross with the highest grade out of the season and with 8 yards rushing. The best defensive player was Senior Joe Armstrong with 5 tackles. The best special teams player was Junior Gerald Ihrig averaging 35 yards per punt. In the end the Jays took a loss to the Tigers 55-0

October 22nd 2021: The Jackson-Milton Blue Jays host the McDonald Blue Devils. A huge fourth quarter from the Jays putting up 19 points after being down 21. Some of the best offensive players were Junior Owen McDevitt with 106 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, Senior Eythan Evans with 87 yards rushing and a touchdown, Junior Tanner Butler with a rushing touchdown and a 63 yard receiving touchdown, and Sophomore Aiden Stanke with a 9 yard receiving touchdown. Some of the best defensive players were Senior Joe Armstrong with 9 tackles and Junior Aiden Daily with 5 tackles and 2 tackles for a loss. The best special teams players were Sophomore Sam Conn with 2 extra points and Junior Gerlad Ihrig who averaged 37 yards per punt including a 40 yard punt downed at McDonald 1 yard line. In the end the Jays suffered a devastating loss to the Devils 28-26