Walnut Grove extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 5-4. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-41 heartbreaker at the hands of the Madison County Red Raiders. The Warriors were not able to make up for their loss to the Red Raiders from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Walnut Grove lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Desmond Parker, who rushed for 140 yards and one touchdown. Cordelle Way was in the mix too, providing Walnut Grove with two TDs.
As for Madison County, they pushed their record up to 6-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Madison County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mead McGinnis led the charge by rushing for 51 yards and a pair of scores, while also throwing for 109 yards on five of 14 attempts. That's the most rushing yards McGinnis has posted since back in August. Cason Hillsman was another key rusher, gaining 83 total yards.
Walnut Grove has already played their next contest, a 41-7 defeat against North Oconee on the 31st. As for Madison County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 35-7 loss against East Forsyth on the 30th.
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