Jackson 51 Wellston 8

[Dandy Don]

Just trying to make a point that the tide changes...

Is 25 years not long enough to realize there isn't a tide?

[Raider6309]

What has to happen for the tide to change? With Jackson going to a new league I would like to see Jackson and Wellston become one school. But with Jackson having a school that isn't too old you will never see it happen. Wellston is too small for Jackson to be playing every year. Should be more like NY/Logan a 3 to 4 year home and away every once in awhile. There is a difference between J/W and NY/L and that is NY does compete well with Logan. Anyone know, now that NY and Wellston are in the TVC, what NY/Logan record is to J/W?

NY up 34-11 in all time series vs Wellson. Wellston has won 2 of the last 3

[MeyerSpread]

When is that tide going to change? This is one of the most lopsided "rivalries" I've ever seen.

You just have to look at Meigs and Gallia currently for proof...VERY similar

[Orange and Brown]

If Wellston ever wants their program to move forward they have to end the series with Jackson.

[ironman02]

If Wellston ever wants their program to move forward they have to end the series with Jackson.

I agree that the Jackson/Wellston game should end, but I don't necessarily think the above statement is true. Wellston has a great staff in place and they'll continue to improve the program, in my opinion. Like I said before, there may be years where Wellston beats Jackson, but over the last four decades that has happened only about four times. At this point in time, though, I really don't believe that the game benefits either school, especially Jackson. Obviously I'm speaking from a competitive standpoint since the game is definitely a money maker. I do realize that there is 100+ year history involved with this rivalry, and that plays a significant role as to why it will continue as well.

[greygoose]

Well, it can be debated until the cows come home but none of us in here have the power to change these 2 teams playing one another. I believe the topic is Jackson vs Wellston 2016, not should this series come to an end. I think everyone is on the same page with that question. As for the 2016 game I understand Jackson lost some key players including 1 kid who transferred who would've played a key role in this season. However, I've heard they believe this team isn't going to be any drop off from the 2015 team, if anything could surpass them. Now time will only tell on that, but for week 1 Jackson vs Wellston. Jackson by 28+, don't believe they turn it over near as much as last years game.

[noreply66]

If Jackson doesn't come out dragging their feet this will be a big time score in Jackson favor.

[mattash]

Jackson is loaded

[Poo Bear]

Jackson is loaded

Jackson lost almost all is production on both sides of the ball from 2015 . This team will be very young and getting first taste of varsity football for many of these ironmen

[noreply66]

Jackson JV could have put up a fight with the Rocket's varsity last year and with what Jackson has returning from the starters, it shouldn't be close.

[Poo Bear]

Alota young talent for sure . I think Jackson coul get better and better for a few seasons

[ironman02]

Saturday night will be the 105th meeting between Jackson High School and Wellston High school on the gridiron. Jackson leads the all-time series 71-27-6.

JHS also played an independent team (most likely established by the YMCA) from Wellston in the earliest years of its football program, compiling a 3-0 record. Overall, Jackson High school is 74-27-6 against Wellston Independent and Wellston High School.

I know there has been a lot of talk about the rivalry over the last few weeks, and I'm sure everyone (myself included) still stands by their opinion. However, the fact that this rivalry game has been played more than 100 times DOES make it special for both communities. Looking forward to getting the season started on Saturday night!

[AirAttack336]

Jackson 55-14

[Stone Cold]

Jackson BIG. 42-6

[moonshine]

another easy game to pick!

Jackson 54

Wellston 14

[noreply66]

If Jackson's offense struggles this might be a low scoring shutout by the Ironmen.

[Thelongwindedanswer]

Running clock will come into affect early. Have watched Wellston all summer and some years it just isn't there and this is one of the years for Wellston. I feel like the losing streak will continue on and Wellston will struggle to win more than a few games this season, The discipline among the team is great they just don't have any depth at a lot of positions and the line is struggling to move guys off the ball, give it a few more years and we may see the season that We have been longing for since our last winning season in 2006. Hopefully they can prove me wrong though. Good luck to both teams and hopefully they both come out injury free.

[BurgGrad6]

Jackson rolls big! Good luck ironmen!

[bbn77]

When is this game? Haven't seen any scores

[Little buck]

The game is Saturday night