Football Recap: Mitchell County Eagles vs. Miller County Pirates
Mitchell County entered their tilt with Miller County on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Miller County Pirates 8-7. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 41-0 defeat the Pirates walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Mitchell County wouldn't let Miller County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mitchell County can thank Quinton Mccraw and Kendrick Cooper for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Miller County's side was Marcus Vicks, who picked up a sack and made eight total tackles.
Miller County's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of TJ Grant, who rushed for 124 yards, and Jamarion Shephard, who rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Shephard has posted since back in October of 2023.
Mitchell County pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Miller County, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-3.
Mitchell County will challenge Early County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.8 points per game this season. As for Miller County, they will take on Pelham at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Miller County's defense has only allowed 10.5 points per game this season, so Pelham's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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