On Friday, Colquitt County faced Valdosta in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Colquitt County Packers fell to the Valdosta Wildcats 7-3. The Packers were red-hot offensively headed into the game (they scored no less than 31 points in the three contests prior) but the Wildcats' defense proved too tough.
Colquitt County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brad Tuff Jr. and Jah'Boris Fuller. Tuff Jr. also made five total tackles, which is notable because Colquitt County is undefeated when he posts at least three total tackles, but 0-3 otherwise. Jartavius Flounoy was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making six total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Colquitt County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Valdosta, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Colquitt County will venture away from home to take on Tift County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Colquitt County is facing Tift County at the right time seeing as Tift County is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Valdosta, they will head out to square off against Richmond Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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