Football Preview: Troup County Tigers vs. Spalding Jaguars
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers challenges the Spalding Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Troup County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season.
Spalding is facing Troup County at the wrong time: Troup County suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a blow against the Grangers, falling 49-21. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Despite their loss, Troup County saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Trenton Hodo, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Davis Moncus, who picked up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Spalding sidestepped Mary Persons for a 19-17 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Jaguars.
Troup County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Spalding, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-4.
Troup County might still be hurting after the 20-0 loss they got from Spalding in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Troup County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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