{"id":68148,"date":"2025-10-11T02:25:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T06:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68148"},"modified":"2025-10-11T02:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T06:36:55","slug":"a-rainy-night-saw-raines-ground-and-pound-madison-county-into-submission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68148","title":{"rendered":"You Can&#8217;t Stop The Rain, And Madison County Can&#8217;t Stop Raines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 It was a night made for mud and grit as the <strong>Raines Vikings<\/strong> fought off the <strong>Madison County Cowboys<\/strong> 27-14 in a rain-soaked battle at The Graveyard on Friday. With constant rain, mist, and haze blanketing the field, both teams had to fight not just each other\u2014but the elements too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Top Banner Ad -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5209897134\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The wet conditions set the tone early. On the opening kickoff, Madison County silenced the Raines crowd when <strong>Jhy Smith<\/strong> took it back to the house, giving the Cowboys a 6-0 lead. From there, things went sideways for Raines. Dropped passes, fumbled snaps, and even a missed field goal plagued the Vikings\u2019 usually high-powered offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-scaled.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/D3E93DCA-9B8E-444B-8169-34007299C107-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when it looked like Raines had turned the tide\u2014after <strong>Shareef Jackson<\/strong> returned a punt for a touchdown\u2014penalties wiped the score off the board. For the first time all season, Raines found itself rattled by sloppy play and a relentless Cowboys defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8472071445\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by <strong>Georgia Tech commit LJ Crumity<\/strong>, who was everywhere in the first half. Crumity made several stops in the backfield and even appeared to snag an interception before offsetting penalties erased the turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Georgia Tech commit LJ Crumity <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LjCrumity8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LjCrumity8<\/a> played both ways and showed why he is a 3 star rated 2026 DB! <br>Grabbed this INT (nullified by penalty). Ran hard and tough on offense while also showing quickness! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qHa89erqdi\">pic.twitter.com\/qHa89erqdi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Andre&#39; Ellis (@andreellis55) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/andreellis55\/status\/1976877534328606903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>But midway through the second quarter, the momentum changed. The Marching Vikings high-stepped into the stands, and Raines seemed to come alive. <strong>Ta\u2019darius Washington<\/strong> powered in for a touchdown to give Raines a 7-6 lead heading into halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ta&#39;darius Washington TOUCHDOWN VIKINGS! Raines leads Madison County 7-6, 2nd ,3:40 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9i7Pp8HFpg\">pic.twitter.com\/9i7Pp8HFpg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/1976792346827407865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming out of the break, the Vikings wasted no time building on that spark. Washington bulldozed his way through the defense for another score \u2014 an <em>angry run<\/em> that had the Raines sideline erupting. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPpfZBoj6As\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Duval Sports (@duvalsports)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>After Madison fumbled the kickoff return, Raines<strong> Tisesn Haynes <\/strong>literally roared his way into the endzone giving Raines a 19-6 advantage. All the momentum had swung in the favor of the home Vikings, however it would no last long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tisesn Haynes with the ANGRY RUN for the score fresh off the kickoff return fumble by Madison! Vikings ROARING ahead in the 3rd 19-6! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rainesfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rainesfootball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NpkY9weI5h\">pic.twitter.com\/NpkY9weI5h<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/1976804529988681790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- in article ad 3 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5462764724\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Madison answered with another special teams gem, as Smith returned a kickoff for his second touchdown of the night. The Cowboys\u2019 two-point conversion made it 19-14 and set up a tense fourth quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jhy Smith with the kickoff return for the TD! Madison County! 2pt conv good! They close the gap on Raines 19-14, 3rd 5:00 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OLgaPUyQJq\">pic.twitter.com\/OLgaPUyQJq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/1976805898959176143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?sp_player=timothy-cole-ii\" title=\"Timothy Cole II\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Timothy Cole II<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>and<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?portfolio=ziyon-butler\" title=\" Ziyon Butler\"> <strong>Ziyon Butler<\/strong><\/a><\/span> delivered the dagger. Cole rolled out and found Butler in stride for a touchdown, then took the two-point conversion himself to extend the lead to 27-14 with five minutes left. Raines controlled time of possession even though the offense ran up tempo for most of the game. The offense adjust from score quick mode, to ground and pound mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Timothy Cole II to Ziyon Butler!! The DAGGER to Madison County! Cole takes the 2pt cov himself and Raines <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rainesfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rainesfootball<\/a> extends their lead 27-14, 4th, 5:00 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spazzout__tj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@spazzout__tj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zflashthetruth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@zflashthetruth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U4s0Pbehqx\">pic.twitter.com\/U4s0Pbehqx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports\/status\/1976813487746871674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Raines\u2019 defense took it from there. <strong>Shareef Jackson<\/strong> snagged his second interception of the season to seal the victory, while <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?sp_player=tony-williams\" title=\"Tony Williams\">Tony Williams (Illinois commit)<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, <strong>Johdeem Jones<\/strong>, and linemen <strong>Geterius Brown<\/strong> and <strong>Cameron Washington<\/strong> (both Charleston Southern commits) and other dominated up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shareef Jackson <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DREAMSJ23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DREAMSJ23<\/a> is the real deal! Sealed the game with an INT! Also a Punt return TD (called back\/penalty). Fast, athletic, and extremely versatile! Offers from Ga Tech, Wake Forest and others. Should be rated nationally with the top DBs in our area! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lpMd0o14ud\">pic.twitter.com\/lpMd0o14ud<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Andre&#39; Ellis (@andreellis55) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/andreellis55\/status\/1976884136297324940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Madison County scoring twice on special teams, the Vikings\u2019 defense never allowed an offensive touchdown. \u201cThis is the type of game we needed,\u201d said head coach <strong>Donovan Masline<\/strong> afterward. \u201cI\u2019m proud of our defense for not giving up a touchdown, and for our offensive line for setting the tone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1168296494\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington, who finished with two touchdowns, added, \u201cThe coaches told me I\u2019d have to carry the rock \u2014 and I was ready.\u201d Through rain, mud, and adversity, the Raines Vikings proved why they\u2019re built for championship football, and silenced any critics who questioned their ability to take down a tough opponent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a 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