Two dominant backs in Tayshaun Franklin and Decorrion Daniels are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. After each having a week off, the Ware County Gators and the Perry Panthers will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Ware County was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against New Hampstead two weeks ago. The Gators simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Phoenix 57-19. Considering the Gators have won four matchups by more than 32 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ware County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaiah White led the charge by throwing for 177 yards and one TD while completing 81.8% of his passes, and also punching in one touchdown on the ground. The Gators' leading receiver Jamario Rice was White's top target yet again, picking up 119 receiving yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Perry won against New Hampstead back in September with 38 points and they decided to stick to that point total again last Friday. The Panthers blew past Wayne County 38-0. The contest marked the Panthers' most dominant victory of the season.
Ware County's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.3 points over those games. As for Perry, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Ware County came up short against Perry in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 31-21. Will the Gators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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