Evans extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were beaten by the Effingham County Rebels 36-0. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 325th, while the Rebels are ranked 125th).
Tripp Furgeison threw for 132 yards while completing 80% of his passes. Christian Scott was his top target, picking up 92 receiving yards. On the ground, Jeremy Howard rushed for 87 yards on only ten carries.
As for Effingham County, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won three contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
Jr Mckenzie continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 176 yards while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Those 176 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Effingham County also got help from Trayvis Hunter, who showed off his sure hands for 96 receiving yards.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Evans is set to face off against their familiar foe Statesboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Effingham County will challenge rival Greenbrier at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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