If Dougherty was feeling good off their 44-0 takedown of Central last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Dougherty Trojans were dealt a 55-14 loss at the hands of the Toombs County Bulldogs on Friday. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-14.
Tj Stanley was a one-man wrecking crew for Toombs County as he rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 75 yards and a touchdown. Stanley was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards. Backing up that air attack was Dabvn Wadley, who rushed for 111 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Dougherty's defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dougherty will challenge Valdosta at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Toombs County, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on South Effingham at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Toombs County focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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