The end of Friday night’s game between host Jefferson and Gainesville at Memorial Stadium gave fans the clear indication this series will not end anytime soon. The Red Elephants’ (2-2) thrilling second-half rally, sparked by several reactive calls by the officials and a breakout performance by junior quarterback D.J. Irons, came up just short as the Dragons escaped with a 31-28 win in this first-ever nonregion clash. Irons used his arm and feet to extend drives and throw for three second-half touchdowns.
Gainesville falls one drive shy against Jefferson in thriller, 31-28
Irons' 3 passing TDs lead Red Elephants' second-half rally