The George County Rebels will head out to face off against the Hattiesburg Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
George County is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Jim Hill on Friday. The Rebels were the clear victors by a 30-6 margin over the Tigers. That looming 30-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rebels yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead George County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Branden Gautier, who rushed for 131 yards and one score. Dj McNair was another key player, gaining 96 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Hattiesburg waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They breezed past the Patriots to the tune of 35-6. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Tigers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 30th, while the Patriots are ranked 155th).
George County better focus on containing Haedyn Leverette and Gavin Ducksworth as the pair were huge in Hattiesburg's win. Leverette rushed for 84 yards and one TD on only eight carries, while Ducksworth threw for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten passes.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-4. As for Hattiesburg, their record is now 5-2.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. George County has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hattiesburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 164.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
George County took a serious blow against Hattiesburg when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 48-21. Can the Rebels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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