The Eagle offense drives down the field during Friday night's game against the Panthers. (Photo Contributed)

The Jenkins County Eagles took out their frustration from a season opening loss on Portal this past Friday.

The Eagles, 1-1, defeated the Panthers, 13-8 and captured their first win of the season. Although the Eagles failed to put any points on the scoreboard during the second, third and fourth quarters, their two touchdowns in the first quarter sealed the game.

Quarterback Will Brinson completed a 64-yard touchdown pass to Jay Bowers, giving the Eagles an early lead. Dondre DeJesus followed with a 3-yard rush up the middle for a touchdown, widening their lead.

The Eagle defense held the Panthers to just 2 points during the first half and 6 during the second half. The defense only allowed one touchdown, al- though the Panther offense was in the red zone on 5 separate drives.

The Eagles will look to increase their winning streak as they host Savannah Country Day for their first home game of the season this Friday at 7:30 pm.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Total Offense
Rushing
Jenkins County - 35 rushes for 84
yards
Portal - 36 rushes for 42 yards
Dondre DeJesus - 14 carries for
34 yards, 1 touchdown
Charles Reynolds - 8 carries for
23 yards
Bryan Weatherford - 7 carries for
37 yards
Passing
Jenkins County - Will Brinson
went 2 for 10 for 72 yards
Portal - 7 for 24 for 138 yards
Jay Bowers - 2 catches for 72
yards and a touchdown
Defense
Leading tacklers
James Prescott - 13 tackles
Jaleel Foots - 10 tackles
Quarmaine Lane - 10 tackles and
caused a fumble
Jeremy Stripling had 1 interception
for the Eagles.