Football Game Recap: Portal Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 11:01am

Football Recap: Portal Panthers vs. Jenkins County War Eagles

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Portal was the 36-34 winner over Jenkins County when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Portal Panthers took a blow against the Jenkins County War Eagles on Friday, falling 48-19. The Panthers were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.

Even though they lost, Portal was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.

Portal now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Jenkins County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Portal will face off against Bryan County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Jenkins County, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Emanuel County Institute at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jenkins County will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

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