Football Recap: Claxton Tigers vs. Metter Tigers
Claxton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Metter Tigers. The game marked the first time this year in which Claxton was not able to get on the board.
When it comes to explaining why Claxton lost, don't look at Jontarrius Calhoun. Despite the final result, he rushed for 127 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Calhoun a new career-high in rushing yards.
Claxton wouldn't let Metter keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Dereon Brewton, Ezra Davis, Jaylin Moody, and Junior Waller picked up one apiece. Waller is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season.
Claxton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Metter, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Claxton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 42-8 win against Savannah on the 11th. As for Metter, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 34-6 victory against Screven County on the 11th.
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