The Atkinson County Rebels will head out to face off against the Southwest Georgia STEM Charter Aggies at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Atkinson County is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed by Central on the road to the tune of 54-18 on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Rebels with their most commanding win of the season.
Atkinson County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darrian Roberts, who rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry. Roberts' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 110 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another rusher making a difference was Ladarien Roberts, who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Meanwhile, Southwest Georgia STEM Charter took their matchup on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 50-9 win over Spring Creek Charter Academy.
Atkinson County's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. As for Southwest Georgia STEM Charter, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
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