Eliminating mistakes
JCC trying to correct missed assignments vs. MVL
After turning up its physical play and dominating Le Sueur-Henderson two weeks ago, the Jackson County Central football team didn’t necessarily take a step back with its physical play last week at Redwood Valley, but the Huskies did make took many mistakes for the liking of head coach Tom Schuller and the entire staff.
JCC will try again to turn the intensity back up when it hosts Minnesota Valley Lutheran at 7 p.m. Friday at Swearingen Field.
Make no mistake about it, the Huskies have posted some impressive numbers in starting the season 5-0 for the third straight season and 10th overall in school history. JCC is first among Class 2A teams in points scored with 55.2 per game and is second in points allowed with 5.6.
The Chargers come to Jackson with a 2-3 record. They opened the season with wins over Sibley East and Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, but have lost three in a row, falling to Le Sueur-Henderson, Luverne and Pipestone.
The lowdown
Date/time: Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Site: Swearingen Field, Jackson
Series: JCC leads 2-0 (scores listed at end)
Series streak: JCC has won 2 straight
Longest JCC streak: 2 (2023)
Longest MVL streak: MVL has never defeated JCC
Undefeated teams
The final two teams on JCC’s schedule are also 5-0 and they face each other Friday as Luverne plays at Pipestone.
Luverrne hosts Jackson County Central on Thursday, Oct. 10. Pipestone entertains Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial on Friday, Oct. 11 before a visit to Swearingen Field to face the Huskies in the regular season finale on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Tailgate meal
The JCC Post Prom Committee will be hosting a tailgate meal Friday.
On the menu are walking tacos for $5. Serving is from 5:30-7 p.m. or until they’re gone.
Proceeds go toward post prom activities.
Salute to service
Jackson County Central schools and the JCC football team will salute active service personnel and veterans of the Armed Forces at Friday’s game.
Veterans and active-duty Armed Forces personnel will receive free admission and will be recognized at the game.
Schedule/results
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL (5-0)
Friday, Aug. 30: at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, W 44-0
Friday, Sept. 6: Worthington, W 62-7
Friday, Sept. 13: at Blue Earth Area, W 63-0
Friday, Sept. 20: Le Sueur-Henderson (homecoming), W 61-14
Friday, Sept. 27: at Redwood Valley, W 46-7
Friday, Oct. 4: Minnesota Valley Lutheran, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 10: at Luverne, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Pipestone, 7 p.m.
MINNESOTA VALLEY LUTHERAN (2-3)
Thursday, Aug. 29: at Sibley East, W 28-0
Friday, Sept. 6: Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, W 18-6
Friday, Sept. 13: at Le Sueur-Henderson, L 31-20
Friday, Sept. 20: at Luverne, L 35-0
Friday, Sept. 27: Pipestone, L 34-28
Friday, Oct. 4: at Jackson County Central, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 11: Redwood Valley, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Maple River, 4 p.m.
The series
Scores in the series vs. Minnesota Valley Lutheran. JCC leads the series 2-0.
2023: Jackson County Central 47, Minnesota Valley Lutheran 6; Jackson County Central 55, Minnesota Valley Lutheran 13 (Section 3AA semifinals)
South (Central-Silver) District
Standings
Luverne 2-0
Jackson County Central 1-0
Pipestone 1-0
Minnesota Valley Lutheran 0-2
Redwood Valley 0-2
Friday, Oct. 4
Minnesota Valley Lutheran at Jackson County Central
Luverne at Pipestone
Sibley East at Redwood Valley
District games only
Section 3AA
Jackson County Central will compete in Section 3AA in postseason play.
Here’s who the teams in the section play this week. Won-loss records are in parentheses.
Jackson County Central (5-0): vs. Minnesota Valley Lutheran (2-3)
Pipestone (5-0): vs. Luverne (5-0)
Redwood Valley (3-2): vs. Sibley East (0-5)
Windom (3-2): at Class 1A Wabasso (2-3) (Sat.)
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial (2-3): at Blue Earth Area (0-5)
Minnesota Valley Lutheran (2-3): at Jackson County Central (5-0)
Le Sueur-Henderson (1-4): at Maple River (1-4)
Sibley East (0-5): at Redwood Valley (3-2)
What’s on tap
Here’s this week’s schedule for the top 10 teams in the media state Class 2A football rankings.
1. Barnesville (5-0): vs. Park Rapids Area (3-2)
2. Eden Valley-Watkins (5-0): vs. Maple Lake (0-5)
3. Chatfield (5-0): at Class 3A La Crescent/Hokah (1-4)
4. Jackson County Central (5-0): vs. Minnesota Valley Lutheran (2-3)
5. Caledonia (4-1): at St. Charles (1-4)
6. Holdingford (5-0): vs. Kimball Area (5-0)
7. Norwood Young America (4-1): vs. Class 1A Cleveland (3-2)
8. Barnum (5-0): vs. Class 1A Mille Lacs (4-1)
9. Cannon Falls (4-1): at Triton (4-1)
10. International Falls (5-0): vs. Moose Lake-Willow River (4-1)
QRF
The top 10 teams in this week’s QRF as compiled by Minnesota-scores.net.
Listed are rank, team, record in parenthesis and QRF.
1. Barnesville (5-0) 60.9
2. Chatfield (5-0) 59
3. Norwood Young America (5-0) 58.5
4. Eden Valley-Watkins (5-0) 54.5
5. Jackson County Central (5-0) 54.5
6. Caledonia (4-1) 53.3
7. Holdingford (5-0) 52.6
8. Pipestone (5-0) 52.4
9. Barnum (5-0) 50.5
10. Kimball Area (5-0) 49.5
Other unbeatens
There are three more Class 2A teams that are undefeated.
Staples-Motley (5-0): 47.4
International Falls (5-0): 45.6
Rush City (5-0): 45.4