Whale Branch was the 14-12 winner over Lake Marion when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Warriors fell just short of the Gators by a score of 28-26 on Friday.

Jermon Bowers
| 08/29/25 vs Hardeeville | 4 |
| 10/17/25 vs Lake Marion | 3 |
| 10/10/25 @ Edisto | 2 |
| 09/26/25 @ Battery Creek | 1 |
Despite the loss, Whale Branch still got an impressive performance from Jermon Bowers, who rushed for 127 yards and three TDs. Bowers has become a key player for the Warriors: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise.
Whale Branch has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Lake Marion, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-5 record this season.
Whale Branch wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 62-12 defeat against Hampton County on the 24th. As for Lake Marion, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Edisto at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st.
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