Model is on a six-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Darlington a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Model Blue Devils will welcome the Darlington Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Model is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Pepperell on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Blue Devils took a blow against the Dragons, falling 35-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blue Devils have suffered against the Dragons since October 4, 2019.
Meanwhile, Darlington came up short against Heard County on Friday, falling 41-20. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 321st, while the Braves are ranked 108th).
Darlington's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Model, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Model was dealt a bruising 31-0 defeat at the hands of Darlington in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Blue Devils, Sammy Kunczewski (who rushed for 69 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 75 yards and one TD on only six passes) 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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