Football Game Preview: Crockett County Cavaliers vs. South Gibson Hornets + Official Tickets

Two dominant backs in Dk Woods and Tyshaun Jeter are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. After each having a week off, the Crockett County Cavaliers and the South Gibson Hornets will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.

Last Friday, Crockett County didn't have too much trouble with Dyersburg as they won 42-28.

Ben Burgess

Passing Yards

10/03/25 vs Dyersburg	172
09/26/25 @ Jackson North Side	105
09/19/25 vs Hardin County	145
09/12/25 vs Dyer County	157
09/05/25 @ Lexington	165
+ 10 more games

Ben Burgess had a dynamite game, rushing for 57 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, while also throwing for 172 yards and one TD. That's the most passing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Crockett County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 277 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 224 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, South Gibson beat Lexington 27-20 last Friday.

One reason for the win was South Gibson's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Yahya Gaad was the leader with two. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with eight.

Crockett County's record now sits at 6-1. As for South Gibson, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Crockett County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 212.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like South Gibson struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 261.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Crockett County took a serious blow against South Gibson in their previous matchup back in October of 2022, falling 42-14. Can the Cavaliers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.