The Giles County Bobcats will take on the Forrest Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Forrest will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Giles County extended their winning streak to four on Friday. The Bobcats put the hurt on Jackson North Side with a sharp 47-21 victory. The Bobcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pierson Collier continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 279 yards and six scores while picking up 8.7 yards per carry.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Giles County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Meanwhile, Forrest took their contest last Friday with ease, bagging a 50-20 win over Cascade. With the Rockets ahead 35-13 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Giles County better keep an eye on Quincy Mitchell. He was instrumental in Forrest's win, rushing for 329 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per carry, and also picking up 40 receiving yards and one TD. Mitchell showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 68 yards. Another player making a difference was Micah Morgan, who rushed for 43 yards and a pair of scores.
Giles County's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Forrest, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Giles County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 207.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Forrest struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 305.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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