Football Recap: Effingham County Beats Statesboro for Their Seventh Straight Victory + How To Watch

Rebels

Previous Games

10/31/25 @ Statesboro	42-41
10/24/25 @ Glynn Academy	45-42
10/17/25 vs Greenbrier	42-17
10/10/25 vs Evans	36-0
09/26/25 vs Lakeside	42-10
+ 2 more games

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Effingham County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Statesboro Blue Devils 42-41. Winning may never get old, but the Rebels sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.

Effingham County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tucker Perkins, who threw for 162 yards and three touchdowns. Jmere Doe-Davis helped Perkins out on the ground, rushing for 79 yards and one TD on only six carries.

Statesboro lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Beckham Jarrard, who threw for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards and one score. Keon Childers was Jarrard's top target, picking up three receiving yards.

Effingham County's record now sits at 9-2. As for Statesboro, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 7-3 record.

Effingham County and Statesboro will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Rebels see the field they'll take on Clarke Central at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Statesboro, their break will end when they face Habersham Central at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th.