Jenkins County beats Emanuel County Institute for their tenth straight win
By Team Reports
Oct 31, 2023, 6:04am
Recap: Jenkins County War Eagles vs. Emanuel County Institute Bulldogs
The Jenkins County War Eagles put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Emanuel County Institute with a sharp 28-7 victory. Considering Jenkins County has won eight games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jenkins County had a senior duo take command as Christian Wilson rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries and Rob-travious Coney rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Wilson really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Jenkins County's win was their sixth straight at home, bumping their overall record up to 9-0. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 2-7 East Laurens and 2-7 Treutlen (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 37.2% over those games). As for Emanuel County Institute, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Jenkins County will head out on the road to face off against Portal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Portal is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games. As for Emanuel County Institute, they will be playing at home against Montgomery County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Montgomery County is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
