Derek Jackson (5 TDs) leads North Miami in rout of Krop

Derek Jackson of North Miami (3-5, 3-2) wreaked havoc on Krop’s defense and led his team to a 48-21 victory at FIU North Stadium on Friday night.

Jackson combined for five touchdowns: two on the ground and three through the air. Receiver Henry Payoute caught two of those passes in the first half, in which North Miami led 35-7.

Quarterback Matthew Bethel threw four touchdown passes to three different receivers for Krop (4-5, 2-3). Junior receiver Randall St. Felix caught two — one in each half.

TOP TWO

Jackson: Had three passing touchdowns and two rushing scores

Bethel: Threw four passing touchdowns.

THEY SAID IT

“The run game opened up the passing game. Offensive line was blocking and I studied film and executed those plays.”

— Jackson

This story was originally published October 30, 2015 at 11:11 PM with the headline "Derek Jackson (5 TDs) leads North Miami in rout of Krop."