Jackets fold Blanket in home opener

  • CLEAR THE WAY- Senior Zeke Hernandez, #64, moved the Jackets 9-yds closer to the end zone-after his interception during Menard's 57-25 win over the Blanket Tigers last Friday. Ashton Martin (1), Cado Bannowsky (25) and Bryce Davis (20) cheer him on. The Jackets, now 1-0, travel to Rochelle Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. See more photos on our Jacket Backers page, page 8. Nora Davis, photo.
    CLEAR THE WAY- Senior Zeke Hernandez, #64, moved the Jackets 9-yds closer to the end zone-after his interception during Menard's 57-25 win over the Blanket Tigers last Friday. Ashton Martin (1), Cado Bannowsky (25) and Bryce Davis (20) cheer him on. The Jackets, now 1-0, travel to Rochelle Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. See more photos on our Jacket Backers page, page 8. Nora Davis, photo.
    The Menard Yellowjackets did not disappoint in their first competitive football outing of the season when they hosted Blanket High School at home last Friday night. The Jackets took care of business, ultimately sending the Tigers home to Brown County with a 25-57 loss in the non-district contest.Blanket is no slouch; they are a top playoff contender and should finish in the top 15 of 1A ...

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