After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Harris County, Dougherty was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Crisp County Cougars by a score of 21-14. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Dougherty found their leader in underclassman Jaquavus Hallman, who picked up a sack, made 11 total tackles, and made 11 total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. What's more, David Burgess also racked up 47 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023. Dougherty also got a significant boost from Cornellius Walker, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 101 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Crisp County lost, don't look at Hagan Slimp. Despite the final result, he threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 46 yards.
Dougherty's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Crisp County, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dougherty will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Monroe at 7:30 p.m. on September 27th. Monroe is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Dougherty will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Crisp County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Swainsboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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