Jackets regroup after crushing loss to Albany

  • John Bernal breaks away, running more than 50 yards to score the lone touchdown for the Yellowjackets Friday night. Brook DeZavala | Meridian Tribune
    John Bernal breaks away, running more than 50 yards to score the lone touchdown for the Yellowjackets Friday night. Brook DeZavala | Meridian Tribune
  • Meridian High School Band of Gold supports breast cancer awareness by wearing pink at Friday night’s game. Brook DeZavala | Meridian Tribune
    Meridian High School Band of Gold supports breast cancer awareness by wearing pink at Friday night’s game. Brook DeZavala | Meridian Tribune
Coming off their first win of the season, the Meridian Yellowjacket opened District 8-2A, Division II competition against the defending district champion Albany Lions. And not only were the Jackets facing the pre-season favorites to repeat, they were taking on the fourth-ranked team in the state. With Meridian unable to match up to a distinct size disadvantage, Albany dominated in all facets of…

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