Football Recap: Vernon Yellowjackets vs. Holmes County Blue Devils
Vernon lost against Holmes County back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Vernon Yellowjackets were dealt a 44-6 loss at the hands of the Holmes County Blue Devils. The defeat continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now lost four in a row.
Caiden Coltrane threw for 118 yards and a touchdown.
Ashten Freeman was his top target, making two total tackles.
Holmes County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kenyon Pool out in front who rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown. Pool showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 56 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Egan Segers, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Holmes County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Vernon will head out to face off against Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vernon is facing Central at the right time seeing as Central is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Holmes County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Marianna at 7:00 p.m. Marianna will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Holmes County surely won't give up without a fight.
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