Irwin County won the last time they faced Lanier County, and things went their way on Friday too. The Irwin County Indians simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lanier County Bulldogs 41-14. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 25 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Shane Marshall, who rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last eight games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Snyder, who threw for 114 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Irwin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in eight consecutive matches.
Irwin County's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Lanier County, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Irwin County will stay at home for another week and welcome Brooks County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Brooks County will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Irwin County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lanier County, they will face off against Clinch County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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