Football Game Preview: Coffee Trojans vs. Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets

By Team Reports Oct 29, 2024, 1:09am

Football Preview: Coffee Trojans vs. Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets

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The Coffee Trojans will take on the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Coffee's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so Thomas County Central's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Last Friday, everything came up roses for Coffee against Veterans as the team secured a 41-7 win. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 31-0.

Coffee's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyrese Woodgett led the charge by rushing for 143 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Coffee also got help from Tresean Smith, who showed off his sure hands for 82 receiving yards.

Meanwhile, Thomas County Central entered their tilt with Houston County on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 41-31 victory over the Bears.

Jaylen Johnson was his usual excellent self, throwing for 287 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Jabari Watkins also helped out as he racked up 100 receiving yards.

Coffee pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Thomas County Central, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 8-1.

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