Lafayette County scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Gurdon Go-Devils by a score of 39-36. The Cougars gained 104 more yards on the day, but it was the Go-Devils that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Lafayette County lost, don't look at Rodrevious Bailey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 229 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also picked up 49 receiving yards. Bailey's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Even though they lost, Lafayette County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 335 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Gurdon's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xavier Laster, who rushed for 103 yards on only 13 carries, and also caught a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Jamari Williams, who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
Lafayette County now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Gurdon, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-3.
Lafayette County will welcome Spring Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Hill is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Lafayette County will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Gurdon, they will venture away from home to square off against Junction City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Junction City will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Gurdon surely won't give up without a fight.
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