The Jefferson Dragons will take on the Oconee County Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
On Friday, Jefferson made easy work of Cherokee Bluff and carried off a 31-10 victory. Considering the Dragons have won five matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Logan Edmunds
| 10/24/25 @ Cherokee Bluff | 88 |
| 08/22/25 vs Jackson County | 67 |
| 08/15/25 vs Marist | 55 |
| 09/26/25 @ West Hall | 54 |
| 09/05/25 @ Stephens County | 49 |
Jefferson's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Edmunds, who picked up 88 receiving yards and one score. Those 88 receiving yards gave Edmunds a new career-high.
Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Oconee County's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 35-21 to Monroe Area.
Jefferson will need to focus on slowing down Brody Hannah, one of several Oconee County players who made an impact when they last played. He threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns.
Oconee County's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 6-3. As for Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Jefferson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 206.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Oconee County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 189 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson against Oconee County in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 42-7 win. Do the Dragons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Warriors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
