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Jordan High School football dispatches Smithfield-Selma for third consecutive win

By Staff Report
Jordan’s Talvin Johnson (34) and Lareun Wilson (15) react after the Smithfield-Selma fumble and turnover during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024.
Jordan’s Talvin Johnson (34) and Lareun Wilson (15) react after the Smithfield-Selma fumble and turnover during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024. Steven Worthy
DURHAM

After a season-opening loss, Jordan High School appears to have righted the ship as it inches closer to conference play.

The Falcons scored three times in the opening quarter and four more times in the second to run away from Smithfield-Selma, securing a 62-0 win over the Spartans.

Jordan quarterback Landon Melton accounted for five touchdowns — four through the air and another with his feet — to lead the Falcons’ onslaught. Two of Melton’s passing touchdowns came on first-half strikes to Michael Young. Amareon Blue and Omaris McMiller Jr. also caught touchdowns for Jordan (3-1).

Jordan quarterback Landon Melton (2) runs onto the field with teammates before their game with Smithfield-Selma. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024.
Jordan quarterback Landon Melton (2) runs onto the field with teammates before their game with Smithfield-Selma. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024. Steven Worthy

Blue also added a rushing touchdown to his total, Damien Hayes had a third-quarter rushing score, and Jaxyn Branion did the same in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring.

Jordan has outscored its opponents 143-25 during its three-game win streak, including 106-0 over its past two games.

Smithfield-Selma (0-3) will open conference play next week at South Johnston. Its next home game is set for Oct. 4 against Fike.

Jordan has one more non-conference game too, and will do so at home after a bye next week, hosting Millbrook of Raleigh on Sept. 27.

Jordan running back Amareon Blue (0) runs for the first down against the grapple from Smithfield-Selma’s Jamie Groves (2) during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024.
Jordan running back Amareon Blue (0) runs for the first down against the grapple from Smithfield-Selma’s Jamie Groves (2) during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024. Steven Worthy
Jordan running back Amareon Blue (0) runs for the touchdown against Smithfield-Selma during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024.
Jordan running back Amareon Blue (0) runs for the touchdown against Smithfield-Selma during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024. Steven Worthy
Jordan running back Omaris McMiller Jr. (1) runs for yardage against the sidelines against Smithfield-Selma defensive lineman Bryson Hinton (54) during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024.
Jordan running back Omaris McMiller Jr. (1) runs for yardage against the sidelines against Smithfield-Selma defensive lineman Bryson Hinton (54) during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024. Steven Worthy
Jordan cornerback Lareun Wilson (15) defends the pass against Smithfield-Selma wide receiver Jamie Groves (2) during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024.
Jordan cornerback Lareun Wilson (15) defends the pass against Smithfield-Selma wide receiver Jamie Groves (2) during the first half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024. Steven Worthy
Jordan running back Damien Hayes (6) runs for the touchdown against Smithfield-Selma during the second half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024.
Jordan running back Damien Hayes (6) runs for the touchdown against Smithfield-Selma during the second half. The Durham Jordan Falcons and the Smithfield-Selma Spartans met in a football game in Durham, N.C. on September 13, 2024. Steven Worthy

This story was originally published September 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM.

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