Football Recap: Atkinson County Piles Up the Points Against Crawford County

Atkinson County had won six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 7-1 to make it seven. They blew past the Crawford County Eagles 49-21. Considering the Rebels have won five games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Atkinson County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Darrian Roberts out in front who rushed for 192 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.0 yards per carry. Roberts is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last nine games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Israel Baza, who rushed for 113 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.

Rebels

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 vs Crawford County	457
10/03/25 vs Southwest Georgia Academy	426
09/26/25 vs Southwest Georgia STEM Charter	205
09/19/25 vs Central	199
09/11/25 @ Wheeler County	343
+ 4 more games

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Atkinson County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 457 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.

Atkinson County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Messiah Johnson and Roberts. Roberts got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

As for Crawford County, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since September 13, 2024.

Despite the loss, Crawford County still got an impressive performance from Charles Anderson, who rushed for 92 yards and one score on only nine carries, and also picked up 42 receiving yards and one TD. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards.

Atkinson County and Crawford County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Rebels see the field they'll take on Calhoun County at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. As for Crawford County, their break will end when they face Taylor County at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th.