George County has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will venture away from home to face off against 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.
Despite their defeat, George County saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. BRANDEN GAUTIER, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, was perhaps the best of all. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 70 yards. Montrell Dortch also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 101 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 48 points the game before, Wayne County was a bit more limited in their matchup 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 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 14-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for George County since the squad 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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