The Elbert County Blue Devils will take on the Wesleyan Wolves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Elbert County lost to Stephens County on the road by a 38-21 margin. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 239th, while the Indians are ranked 87th).
Although Elbert County took the loss, they still got scores from Jermaine Sims, Dakhovin ?Dk? Winn, and Brady Dickerson.
Elbert County wouldn't let Stephens County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Elbert County can thank Reunte Tucker and Dickerson for forcing both of them. Jose Rodriguez was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles and snagging two interceptions.
Meanwhile, on FridayWesleyan's undefeated season almost came to an end. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past North Hall 24-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolves have posted since October 6, 2023.
Elbert County's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2. As for Wesleyan, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
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