After flying high against Hancock Central last Friday, Wilkinson County came back down to earth. The Warriors were dealt a 40-7 defeat at the hands of the Johnson County Trojans on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost nine in a row.
Johnson County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tayshawn Norris, who rushed for 113 yards and one score on only six carries. Norris really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelsey Waters, who rushed for 78 yards and one TD on only ten carries.
Wilkinson County's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-6. As for Johnson County, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Wilkinson County and Johnson County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Warriors see the field they'll take on Georgia Military College at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. As for Johnson County, their break will end when they face Glascock County at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th.
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