The Holmes County Blue Devils will head out to challenge the Opp Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holmes County's defense has only allowed 14.1 points per game this season, so Opp's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Holmes County is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Blountstown just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Tigers and fell 48-20. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Blue Devils, who until this matchup were averaging 14.11 points allowed.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Zarius Goodman, who rushed for 108 yards and one score.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Opp challenged Straughn on Friday. The Bobcats enjoyed a cozy 38-22 win over the Tigers. The victory was nothing new for the Bobcats as they're now sitting on three straight.
Opp's win came from a few key players Holmes County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Matthew Morgan, who rushed for 129 yards and one TD while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Those 129 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brandyn Washington, who gained 64 total yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Opp was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 197 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Holmes County's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Opp, their record now sits at 8-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Holmes County has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 150.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Opp struggles in that department as they've been averaging 246.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Holmes County didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Opp in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, but they still walked away with a 36-32 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blue Devils since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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