Metter is 9-1 against Bryan County since August of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Metter Tigers are taking a road trip to square off against the Bryan County Redskins at 7:30 p.m. Metter will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Metter gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Jenkins County by a score of 20-9.
Michael Ricks was his usual excellent self, rushing for 142 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 120 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Bryan County's offense. They were outmatched by Jenkins County on the road and fell 34-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Redskins were not able to get on the board.
Metter pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Bryan County, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Metter has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 214.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bryan County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 233.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Metter and Bryan County were almost perfectly matched up when the teams last played back in October of 2023, but Metter suffered an agonizing 21-20 loss. Thankfully for Metter, Austin Clemons (who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown) 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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