While Metter put up some points on Friday, the same can't be said for Portal. The Tigers breezed past the Panthers to the tune of 31-0. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Michael Ricks had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 135 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Kahne Brown, who rushed for 76 yards and one score.
Tigers
| 09/19/25 vs Portal | 275 |
| 09/12/25 @ Savannah | 246 |
| 08/29/25 vs Swainsboro | 76 |
| 08/22/25 @ Tattnall County | 195 |
| 11/22/24 vs Bowdon | 235 |
| + 7 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Metter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Metter didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Cam Brunson, Bates Harrison, and Elijah Dickerson picked up one apiece.
Metter's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Portal, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Metter is set to take on their familiar foe Emanuel County Institute at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Portal will challenge rival Savannah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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