Football Recap: Jefferson Dragons vs. Oconee County Warriors
Jefferson extended their postseason success on Friday against Oconee County. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Oconee County Warriors 42-6. The Dragons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 24 points or more this season.
Gavin Markey continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 166 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 101.4 rushing yards per game. Another big playmaker for Jefferson was Dalton Dye, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 216 rushing yards in seven consecutive games.
Jefferson's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.3 points per game. As for Oconee County, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Jefferson's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cherokee Bluff at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cherokee Bluff will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Jefferson surely won't give up without a fight. Oconee County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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