Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Atkinson County). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Central Hawks 54-18 on the road. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Rebels with their most commanding win of the season.
Atkinson County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Darrian Roberts out in front who rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Roberts now rushed for 110 or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Another back making a difference was Ladarien Roberts, who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Atkinson County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 362 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 255 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Atkinson County's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. As for Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atkinson County will venture away from home to take on Southwest Georgia STEM Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will head out to challenge Crawford County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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