Two dominant backs in Ty Cummings and Caiden Wood are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The West Laurens Raiders will challenge the Oconee County Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Laurens will come into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
West Laurens is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Beach 45-6. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won six games by 24 points or more so far this season.
Branden Brooks
| 11/14/25 vs Beach | 118 |
| 09/05/25 @ Howard | 117 |
| 08/29/25 vs North Clayton | 106 |
| 10/17/25 vs Hephzibah | 94 |
| 08/22/25 vs Groves | 85 |
West Laurens' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Branden Brooks led the charge by rushing for 118 yards and one touchdown on only five carries. Those 118 rushing yards gave Brooks a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cason Pollack, who threw for 124 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: West Laurens was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 298 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Oconee County posted their closest win since November 1, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 39-37 victory over Northwest Whitfield.
Oconee County's win came from a few key players West Laurens will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Darius Darden, who rushed for 87 yards and two scores. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles. Mason Hall also helped out with an impressive 83 receiving yards.
West Laurens' record now sits at 11-0. As for Oconee County, their record is now 7-4.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. West Laurens has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 332.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Oconee County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 184.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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