The Dixie County Bears will square off against the West Nassau Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Dixie County has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while West Nassau will arrive with three straight victories.
On Friday, Dixie County took a blow against Hamilton County, falling 48-16.
Even if they lost, Dixie County's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Ju Ju Cotman, Gabe Pate, and Iyon Teague, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, West Nassau beat Satellite 26-13 last Friday.
West Nassau's win came from a few key players Dixie County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Smo Green, who rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Avery Griffin was another key player, rushing for 91 yards and one TD.
West Nassau was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 357 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 357 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
West Nassau's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Dixie County, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Dixie County took a serious blow against West Nassau in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 47-0. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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