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| 08/15/25 - Home | 63-19 W |
| 08/16/24 - Home | 65-19 W |
| 12/09/16 - Neutral | 17-7 W |
Valdosta gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They breezed past the Tucker Tigers to the tune of 63-19. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Wildcats' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Tigers are ranked 191st).
Valdosta's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Marquis Fennell, who rushed for 114 yards and two TDs on only 13 carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards and one score. Another back making a difference was Deron Foster, who rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Valdosta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 363 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tucker only rushed for 35 rushing yards.
Another reason for the win was Valdosta's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for eight sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Zamarian Williams and Corey Howard, who racked up four sacks between them. Another thorn in Tucker's side was Kanavis Ritchie, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made five total tackles.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valdosta will host Mundy's Mill at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tucker, they will welcome Chamblee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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