Statesboro won the last time they faced South Effingham, and things went their way on Friday too. The Statesboro Blue Devils simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the South Effingham Mustangs 41-7. That looming 41-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Blue Devils yet this season.
Statesboro found their leader in freshman Beckham Jarrard, who threw for 243 yards and five touchdowns. Keon Childers was in the mix too, providing Statesboro with two touchdowns.
Statesboro didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jayden Cope, Keyonne Johnson, and Ja'Kori Cope picked up one apiece.
Statesboro's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4. As for South Effingham, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Statesboro wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 28-6 defeat against Effingham County on the 1st. As for South Effingham, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 57-20 loss against Brunswick on the 1st.
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