Lawrence County is 0-3 against Jasper since October of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Red Devils will be playing at home against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Lawrence County has given up an average of 32.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lawrence County managed to slip by Priceville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Red Devils had to suffer through a 53-13 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 102nd).
Tavian Jones
| 10/17/25 @ Priceville | 104 |
| 10/10/25 vs Ardmore | 271 |
| 10/03/25 @ East Limestone | 116 |
| 09/26/25 vs Haleyville | 145 |
Despite the defeat, Lawrence County saw an underclassman step up: freshman Tavian Jones rushed for 104 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Jones' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Jasper against Columbia on Friday as the team secured a 61-22 victory. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won five matchups by 25 points or more so far this season.
Lawrence County better keep an eye on Micah Pledger. He was instrumental in Jasper's win, rushing for 154 yards and three scores on only five carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Pledger a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zion Coger, who rushed for 107 yards and one TD.
Jasper was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 467 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jasper's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Lawrence County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Lawrence County has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Jasper struggles in that department as they've been averaging 190 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Lawrence County took a serious blow against Jasper when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 42-0. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
