One particular statistic summed up the first half for the Southern Regional football team in its opener against Jackson Memorial on Sept. 7. After 24 minutes of play, the Rams had totaled 26 yards of offense while racking up 20 yards in penalties.

And while the Southern offense moved the ball better in the second half, head coach Chuck Donohue’s crew didn’t move it well inside the red zone, and as a result ended up falling to Jackson Memorial, 14-0, in front of a packed home crowd.