The record may not be what Cloverdale was looking for this season, but there has been a huge bright spot this season and that is the play of quarterback/wide receiver Tayt Jackson.

As Cloverdale brings a 2-6 record into Friday's regular season finale at Owen Valley, the junior signal caller looks to do whatever it takes to help the Clovers move the ball and find the end zone. 

It's been that way since Jackson got into football as a child in kindergarten after being raised in a football family.

However, heading into high school, Jackson admits he thought he would play elsewhere on the field. 

"Going into high school, I thought I'd play wide receiver, but my coach and my team needed me to play quarterback so that's what I did. The pressure is definitely something I struggled with at first, but over the years, I've started to kind of like the pressure. I think it helps me to perform at a higher level and become even more of a competitor," Jackson told The Putnam County Post. 

Jackson said he made huge gains from his sophomore season to his junior year. 

"The transition was huge for me. The offseason helped me tremendously, and I think I also developed a lot as a leader," Jackson said. 

Through eight games, Jackson is 30-of-104 for 398 yards and a touchdown through the air. He has rushed 68 yards for 379 yards and six touchdowns and has reeled in five passes for 128 yards and a touchdown this season for the Clovers. 

Being the quarterback means all eyes are on Jackson, and it's something he has dealt with well this season, helping bring about a young program, including Tre Henderson, who has also seen time at quarterback this year for Cloverdale. 

"We're a young team. We have a lot of first time players who've never played before. This season has been rough record wise, but it's a learning curve. We've continued to improve throughout the season and we hope to end it and head into sectionals with a solid win," Jackson said. 

The Clovers will open the first round of the Class A Sectional 47 at home against Riverton Parke. 

Jackson is hopeful the Clovers can pick up a win next week.

"We're really happy with the draw. We have a chance to go out there, get a win, and then make a run at a Sectional title," Jackson said.

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