Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask McIntosh County Academy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Claxton Tigers 48-6 at home. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-0.
McIntosh County Academy was led to victory by Earnest Mcintosh and Nehemiah West. Mcintosh rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns, while West rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards West has posted since back in October of 2023. Craig Battle was another key player, picking up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, McIntosh County Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
McIntosh County Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Claxton, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
McIntosh County Academy will venture away from home to square off against Screven County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. McIntosh County Academy's defense has only allowed 7.8 points per game this season, so Screven County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Claxton, they will face off against Jenkins County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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