Chestatee's last matchup with Dawson County could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The War Eagles took a blow against the Tigers, falling 42-14. The War Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Chestatee had strong showings from Blake Conner, who gained 141 total yards, and Colton Steele, who rushed for 20 yards and one score.
Dawson County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cody Mcbrayer, who rushed for 178 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Mcbrayer also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because the Tigers are 3-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brody Sorensen, who threw for 190 yards and one touchdown on only 18 passes.
Chestatee's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Dawson County, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-5.
Looking ahead, Chestatee will be playing at home against White County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The War Eagles will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.63 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Dawson County, they are taking a road trip to face off against Lumpkin County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Mcbrayer and Nolan Matthews.
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