The Southwest Patriots will challenge the Dodge County Indians 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.
Southwest's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 36-0 victory over Central. The win was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Southwest's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tkorian 'Drop' Davis, who rushed for 111 yards and two TDs on only nine carries. Ajavion 'JJ' Wilson was another key signal caller, throwing for 157 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Dodge County didn't have too much trouble with East Laurens on Friday as they won 33-14. The victory continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won six in a row.
Dodge County's win came from a few key players Southwest will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kain Mincey, who threw for 276 yards and a pair of TDs, and also punched in one rushing score. Jeremiah Alston helped Mincey out on the ground, rushing for 61 yards and one score, while also picking up 41 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Southwest's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-3. As for Dodge County, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Southwest was dealt a bruising 49-0 loss at the hands of Dodge County in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Thankfully for the Patriots, Duke Johnson (who rushed for 117 yards and a pair of scores on only 13 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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