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| 10/10/25 - Away | 45-0 W |
| 10/11/24 - Home | 33-0 W |
| 11/05/21 - Away | 20-18 W |
| 11/20/20 - Home | 36-6 W |
| 11/08/19 - Home | 48-13 W |
| + 3 more games |
Elbert County got themselves on the board against Banks County on Friday, but Banks County never followed suit. They blew past the Leopards 45-0. The contest marked the Blue Devils' most dominant victory of the season.
A big part of Elbert County's win came down to the chemistry between Brody Baker and his top target Dakhovin Dk Winn. Baker threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes while Dk Winn picked up 71 receiving yards and a pair of scores. The dominant performance also gave Baker a new career-high in passer rating (155.8). Jose Rodriguez also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Elbert County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Reunte Tucker and Destin Gray. Tucker also made five total tackles, which is notable because Elbert County is 4-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 0-3 otherwise. The Blue Devils received some extra help from Jerrell Sims, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Elbert County, adding 15 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Rodriguez, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Banks County lost, don't look at Hunter Bridges. Despite the final result, he threw for 223 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 77.8% of his passes.
The victory (which was Elbert County's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 3.8 points on average over those games. As for Banks County, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Elbert County will face off against Athens Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils' defense better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 35.2 points per game this season. As for Banks County, they will challenge Providence Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Leopards will be up against the Storm's rather soft defense (which has allowed 41.14 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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