With a playoff game on the line, Dodge County rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 40-14 margin over the Chattooga Indians. Given Dodge County's advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 145th, while Chattooga is ranked 296th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Duke Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 117 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, while also picking up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another signal caller making a difference was Kain Mincey, who threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes.
When it comes to explaining why Chattooga lost, don't look at Zayden Cook. Despite the final result, he rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Cook's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 12th straight game with at least 158 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Dodge County's record now sits at 9-2. As for Chattooga, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Dodge County will venture away from home to square off against Worth County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Worth County is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so Dodge County will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Chattooga does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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