Upson-Lee was the 33-27 winner over Troup County when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Knights were outmatched by the Tigers and fell 35-7. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 132nd, while the Tigers are ranked 43rd).
Garrison Edwards produced another solid performance rushing for 115 yards and three TDs on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 121 yards and one touchdown while completing 73.7% of his passes for Troup County. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 59 yards.
Upson-Lee has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Troup County, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Upson-Lee will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Fayette County at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th. The Knights will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 45.5 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Troup County, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 38-21 win against Trinity Christian on the 10th.
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