The Lamar County Trojans will head out on the road to square off against Utopian Academy for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Lamar County has six straight wins, Utopian Academy for the Arts has six straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Lamar County's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Towers, posting a 27-0 victory. That looming 27-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
The critical scores for Lamar County came from Joshua McDade, Ross Hamrick, Josiah Chambers, and Jeremy Beach.
Lamar County's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Ajavion Vereen, Jermaine Doctor, and Armoni Reid, who each picked up one sack apiece. Lamar County received some extra help from Beach, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Utopian Academy for the Arts fell victim to Putnam County and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 48-0 loss at the hands of the War Eagles.
Lamar County's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Utopian Academy for the Arts, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Lamar County against Utopian Academy for the Arts in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 64-6 victory. In that matchup, the Trojans amassed a halftime lead of 57-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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