After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hebron Christian, Stephens County was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the Hart County Bulldogs 37-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Indians have posted since October 27, 2023.
Stephens County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Javin Gordon, who rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Gordon has posted since back in November of 2023. Another signal caller making a difference was Tripp Underwood, who threw for 158 yards and four touchdowns.
Stephens County wouldn't let Hart County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Morris Perkins, Garrett Addison, and Kymani Colbert picked up one apiece. Perkins has been hot recently, having also posted nine or more total tackles the last four times he's played. Stephens County got some further help from Jakob Lunsford: he picked up two sacks and made 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Stephens County now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Hart County, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Stephens County will challenge East Jackson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Stephens County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.6 points per game this season. As for Hart County, they will face off against Franklin County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hart County is facing Franklin County at the right time seeing as Franklin County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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