The Washington County Commanders will take on the Bethlehem Eagles/Banshees at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Washington County: 15.8, Bethlehem: 14.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
Washington County's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Marion County offense got past them. Washington County took a blow against Marion County on Thursday, falling 35-6. The loss was the Commanders' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were outmatched by Lloyd Memorial on the road and fell 38-6. The loss was the Eagles/Banshees' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Washington County fell to 3-1. As for Bethlehem, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
Washington County couldn't quite finish off Bethlehem in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 and fell 24-21. Thankfully for Washington County, Martavious Smith (who rushed for 223 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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