Claxton is 0-6 against Emanuel County Institute since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Claxton has given up an average of 34.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Claxton faced off against Portal on Friday. The Tigers came up short against the Panthers, falling 35-12.
Meanwhile, Emanuel County Institute had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.6 points) and they went ahead and made it six last Friday. They breezed past the Panthers to the tune of 41-14. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tyler Foreman and Ab Marsh. Foreman gained 167 total yards while Marsh gained 197 total yards. The dominant performance also gave Marsh a new career-high in rushing yards (167). Jackson Kennedy was another key player, throwing for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes.
Emanuel County Institute was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 327 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Claxton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Emanuel County Institute, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Claxton was taken down by Emanuel County Institute 63-13 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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