Two dominant backs in Tayshawn Norris and Parnell Yates are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Johnson County Trojans will host the Pelham Hornets at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Johnson County is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
Johnson County's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. Everything went their way against Twiggs County as Johnson County made off with a 21-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Johnson County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in ten consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Pelham came into Friday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Terrell County with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 26-12. That 14 point margin sets a new team best for the Hornets this season.
Yates was his usual excellent self, rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Johnson County pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.4 points per game. As for Pelham, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.
Saturday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Johnson County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 220.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pelham struggles in that department as they've been averaging 246.5. It's looking like Saturday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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