NATCHEZ — After a big win last Friday, the Natchez Bulldogs will be looking to keep the momentum going when they travel to Jackson to take on Jim Hill Friday night at 7.

The Bulldogs (3-4, 1-2 Region 3-5A) are coming off a 35-28 win over Brandon last week and will be looking to get back to .500 in region play.

“The kids keep improving in every aspect of the game,” Natchez coach Lance Reed said. “That’s what we keep striving to do.”

Jim Hill comes into the game with a 2-5 overall record and an 0-3 record in Region 3-5A.

After starting the season 2-2, the Tigers have dropped their last three games, all region contests, including a 44-18 pounding to Hattiesburg last week.

Despite the Tigers’ losing streak, Reed said he is worried about them because of their athleticism, especially at the wide receiver position.

“They like to spread it out on offense and get it to their speedy receivers,” Reed said. “Their receivers are tall and fast, which is a big concern for us. We will really have to contain those guys.”

Natchez found its running game in last week’s win over Brandon, rushing for 240 yards, and Reed said he hopes the trend continues against Jim Hill.

“We’re getting some consistency in the offensive line after having some injuries early in the season,” Reed said. “We know we can run the football now. We’ve been working hard in practice on it and we’re going to keep working on it.”

Friday’s win over Brandon also featured great quarterback play from freshman Javon Washington.

Washington completed 13-of-21 passes for 178 yards and three touchdown passes. Most importantly, he took care of the football.

“Javon does make freshman mistakes but he learns from those mistakes,” Reed said. “He’s had a lot of reps in practice and gets the snaps in games so he’s getting experience quickly.”

Reed said the Bulldogs have enjoyed one of their best week’s of practice following last Friday’s win, which is not all that surprising.”

“Always as a player or a coach you practice a lot better when you win,” Reed said. “It makes it seem like the work you’re doing is worth it when you can go out there on Friday night and pick up a win.”