Football Game Preview: Madison County Cowboys vs. Rickards Raiders

Madison County hasn't had much luck against Rickards recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Madison County Cowboys will look to defend their home field against the Rickards Raiders at 6:00 p.m.

Madison County is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season last Tuesday. They were beaten by Wakulla 32-0.

Meanwhile, Rickards came into Wednesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Taylor County by a score of 14-6 on Wednesday. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Madison County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Rickards, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Madison County suffered a grim 27-6 defeat to Rickards in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Madison County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.