If Metter was feeling good fresh off their 45-0 takedown of Claxton last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers lost 27-7 to the Screven County Gamecocks on Friday. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gamecocks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Michael Ricks threw for 273 yards on 18 of 31 attempts. Keyshawn Polk was his top target, picking up 110 receiving yards.
It was another big night for Demarko Ward, who rushed for 210 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry for Screven County. Those four rushing touchdowns gave Ward a new career-high. AB Hilton helped out on the ground, rushing for 85 yards.
Metter's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Screven County, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Metter will take on rival McIntosh County Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Screven County is set to challenge their familiar foe Savannah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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