George County has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will head out to challenge the Wayne County War Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Friday, George County didn't have quite enough to beat Vancleave and fell 27-24.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from BRANDEN GAUTIER, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Montrell Dortch also helped out with an impressive 101 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 48 points the game before, Wayne County was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They took a blow against West Jones, falling 35-6. The loss continues a trend for the War Eagles in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now lost seven in a row.
George County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Wayne County, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
George County barely slipped by Wayne County when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 14-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for George County since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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