It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dixie County had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Trenton Tigers 52-22. That looming 52-22 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bears yet this season.
Dixie County had a senior duo take command as Mister Williams rushed for 143 yards and four touchdowns and Drew Pleasant rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaheim Taylor, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Dixie County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Keydran Teague and Javan Wilson.
Despite the loss, Trenton had strong showings from Jackson Gentry, who threw for 76 yards and two touchdowns, and Brant Bivens, who picked up 95 receiving yards.
Dixie County pushed their record up to 7-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.0 points per game. As for Trenton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Dixie County will challenge Fort Meade at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Dixie County will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. Trenton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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