Effingham County lost to New Hampstead back in August of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Rebels sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 23-20 win over the Phoenix.
Effingham County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jmere Doe-Davis led the charge by rushing for 98 yards and one TD.
Effingham County didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited New Hampstead to a completion percentage of just 39.5%. The team can thank Chris Jenkins for the heroic effort on defense: he. Effingham County wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 62.5%.
Daimir Hicks
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Effingham County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Daimir Hicks and Noah King. Hicks has been hot recently, having also posted five or more total tackles the last three times he's played.
When it comes to explaining why New Hampstead lost, don't look at Christian Kinlaw. Despite the final result, he rushed for 153 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 88 receiving yards and one touchdown.
The victory got Effingham County back to even at 1-1. As for New Hampstead, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Effingham County will venture away from home to square off against Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Rebels their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for New Hampstead, they will head out on the road to challenge Richmond Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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