Murray County is 0-4 against Rockmart since October of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Murray County Indians will be playing at home against the Rockmart Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m.
Murray County is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game last Friday. They were dealt a 36-0 defeat at the hands of Coahulla Creek. The game marked the first time this year in which the Indians were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Rockmart came tearing into Friday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 49-20 victory over the Warriors at home. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nate Davis had a dynamite game for Rockmart, rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Davis didn't just play on offense: he also made ten total tackles and defended a pass. Another rusher making a difference was Cortez Wright, who rushed for 38 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Rockmart 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 November of 2023.
Rockmart didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Quin Glover and Tristan Anderson.
Murray County's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Rockmart, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Murray County took a serious blow against Rockmart in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 57-0. Thankfully for Murray County, Jd Davis (who rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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