The Bleckley County Royals will challenge the Jefferson County Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bleckley County's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Jefferson County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Bleckley County is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Washington County on Friday. Bleckley County took a 21-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of Washington County. The Royals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Bleckley County got top-tier performance from Kam'Ryn Everett, who rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 173 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Everett a new career-high in rushing yards.
Even though they lost, Bleckley County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bleckley County wouldn't let Washington County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jamaury Elvine, Amarian Burns, and Burns picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Jefferson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Dublin at home and fell 56-0. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 408th, while the Fighting Irish are ranked 120th).
Bleckley County's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-3. As for Jefferson County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Bleckley County against Jefferson County in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-2 win. Does Bleckley County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jefferson County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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