Maynard Jackson back in win column ahead of regular season finales
At the start of October, the Maynard Jackson Jaguars suffered back to back loss for the first time as they had a three game win streak come to an end with a loss to Woodward Academy, followed by a loss to Southwest Dekalb, however would respond by winning their next eight games, only to have their momentum slowed as Langston Hughes handed them their fourth loss of the season.
On Tuesday, hosting New Manchester and Locust Grove, in games which were rescheduled due to weather, the Jaguars found themselves back in the win column as they defeated New Manchester 28-0 and Locust Grove 13-0. "That's the name of the game, adversity," Maynard Jackson head coach, Desmond Lee said of his players picking up the two wins on Tuesday.
"So when things happen, you have to be able to rise to the occasion," Lee continued as he praised the Jaguars and their performances against both New Manchester and Locust Grove. "As long as we keep that energy up, through four quarters, instead of just playing through two quarters, we're going to be fine. So we just have to come out firing better next game," Lee said as the Jaguars will close out the regular season on Thursday when they take on St. Pius and Northview, with a chance to win the region championship with wins over both.
And in order to pick up victories on Thursday, "being disciplined," is what Lee believes will be important factors in order for Maynard Jackson to complete the task on Thursday and keep momentum heading into the Georgia High School Association state championship tournament. "Players continuing to listen to the coaches and going out there and executing what we have," Lee added.
