Washington-Wilkes was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They had just enough and edged the Oglethorpe County Patriots out 20-17. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2015.
Washington-Wilkes was led to victory by Shariq Meadows and Tamari Curry. Meadows rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown, while Curry rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown. Meadows got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible71 yards.
Washington-Wilkes wouldn't let Oglethorpe County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Quentavious Turner, Davon Wright, and Jaylen Wylie picked up one apiece. Turner also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles.
Washington-Wilkes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 323 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Washington-Wilkes' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Oglethorpe County, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Washington-Wilkes will host McCormick at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Oglethorpe County, they will head out to challenge Laney at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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