The Junction City Dragons will take on the Spring Hill Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Junction City's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
Junction City is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 64-6 victory over Lafayette County. The Dragons haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Dakorey Larry was his usual excellent self, rushing for 127 yards, while also throwing for 59 yards and one TD. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jermaine Kennedy, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Zamundrae Gray, who ran a punt back for a touchdown. Another bright spot was a kickoff return touchdown from Kennedy.
Junction City's defense stepped up as well, laying out Tymari Lykes five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. Kam Murphy got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Spring Hill, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They snuck past Murfreesboro with a 20-14 victory on Friday.
Spring Hill now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Junction City, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Everything came up roses for Junction City against Spring Hill when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 59-30 victory. Do the Dragons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bears turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
