Lanier County is 0-8 against Irwin County since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. Irwin County took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Lanier County, who comes in off a win.
Lanier County is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They secured a 34-30 W over Turner County last Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Drake Wolford was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 257 yards and three TDs on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 32 yards.
Lanier County didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Turner County to a completion percentage of just 27.8%. The Bulldogs weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.
Meanwhile, Irwin County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last Friday as they fell 27-23 to Charlton County.
Lanier County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Irwin County, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-7.
Lanier County was taken down by Irwin County 41-14 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Bulldogs, Shane Marshall (who rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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