Football Recap: Hawkinsville Starts Season with Win Against Marion County + How To Watch

Hawkinsville took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 28-18 victory over the Marion County Eagles. The win continues a trend for the Red Devils in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won four in a row.

Martin Mcdonald

Rushing Touchdowns (Career)

08/15/25 vs Marion County	2
10/25/24 vs Treutlen	1
09/13/24 vs Rutland	1
08/16/24 @ Marion County	1

Martin Mcdonald went supernova, rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Those two rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Sebastian Clark was another key player, rushing for 47 yards and one score.

When it comes to explaining why Marion County lost, don't look at Dayvion Crawford. Despite the final result, he rushed for 124 yards and a pair of TDs.

Hawkinsville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 34-23 victory against Schley County on the 22nd. As for Marion County, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 42-7 defeat against First Presbyterian Day on the 22nd.