Thomson had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Pike County Pirates 55-6. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won six contests by 26 points or more so far this season.
Thomson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Anthony Jeffery led the charge by rushing for 189 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also catching a touchdown. Jeffery's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 147 rushing yards. Another rusher making a difference was Santyler Cartledge, who rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry.
Thomson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 667 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Thomson's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.4 points per game. As for Pike County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Thomson will square off against Hapeville Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hapeville Charter will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Thomson surely won't give up without a fight. Pike County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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