George County was the 28-14 winner over Vancleave when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The George County Rebels fell just short of the Vancleave Bulldogs by a score of 27-24 on Friday. The Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
George County's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was BRANDEN GAUTIER, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. GAUTIER got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 70 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Montrell Dortch, who picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Devin Knight and he. Knight rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown while he rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
George County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Vancleave, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. George County will challenge Wayne County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. George County is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Vancleave, they will head out to square off against Hancock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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