Brooks County lost to Fitzgerald back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Trojans strolled past the Purple Hurricane with points to spare, taking the game 21-3. The game was the first time the Trojans have beaten the Purple Hurricane on their field since October 16, 2015.
A big part of Brooks County's win came down to the chemistry between Junior Burrus and his top target Trae Stevenson. Burrus threw for 135 yards and one touchdown while Stevenson picked up 110 receiving yards and one score. Stevenson really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 77 yards. Marcus Hardwick made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Brooks County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Hardwick picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Demarrion Washington was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles.
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| 09/12/25 - Away | 21-3 W |
| 09/13/24 - Home | 13-23 L |
| 11/01/19 - Away | 7-31 L |
| 10/26/18 - Home | 28-27 W |
| 10/20/17 - Home | 49-17 W |
| + 2 more games |
Brooks County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Fitzgerald, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brooks County will head out to square off against Pierce County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least 31 points in their last three contests. As for Fitzgerald, they will face off against Worth County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' defense has only allowed 6.2 points per game this season, so the Purple Hurricane's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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