Partin passes for 4 TDs as Jackets overcome layoff, defeat Leslie

Partin passes for 4 TDs as Jackets overcome layoff, defeat Leslie

HYDEN — It had been three weeks since Middlesboro had played a football game, but coach Larry French’s Yellow Jackets showed no signs of rust Friday in their convincing 38-6 victory over host Leslie County. Junior quarterback Deakon Partin threw four touchdown passes, two of which were to senior Mekhi Young. Partin completed 18 of his 22 pass attempts, good for 137 yards. Young was on the receiving end of seven Partin tosses and 107 yards. After…