There was early excitement for Elbert County after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Stephens County who ended up claiming the real prize. The Blue Devils fell 21-17 to the Indians. Despite 221 more yards than the Indians, the Blue Devils couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Elbert County lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Mikeal Allen, who rushed for 90 yards and one TD, and also picked up 56 receiving yards. Dakhovin Dk Winn was another key player, picking up 142 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 1.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Lincoln Blackmon for the heroic effort on defense: he. Elbert County's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 3.7.
Elbert County's defense didn't let Branson Stowe., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Kaden Montgomery with two sacks.
A big part of Stephens County's victory came down to the chemistry between Stowe and his top target Davon Swinton. Stowe threw for 167 yards and three TDs while Swinton picked up 160 receiving yards. Those 160 receiving yards gave Swinton a new career-high.
Elbert County's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Stephens County, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, Elbert County is taking a road trip to square off against Wesleyan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Stephens County, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Cedar Shoals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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