On Friday East Poinsett County will take on Cross County at 7:00 PM. If the 6-8 final from the last time they met is any indication, this game will be decided by the defense.
East Poinsett County might be getting used to good results now that the team has five wins in a row. They walked away with a 26-16 win over McCrory. Junior Rayshon Gates was the offensive standout of the match for East Poinsett County, as he rushed for 152 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Cross County have to be aching after a bruising 8-30 defeat to Rector last Friday. The state rankings had actually given Cross County a slight edge heading into the game, making this hurt that much more.
The last time the two teams met, East Poinsett County came out on top in a nail-biter against Cross County, sneaking past 8-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for East Poinsett County since the team won't have home-field advantage. Watch the game and check back on MaxPreps to see if the change in venue makes a difference.
See how East Poinsett County vs. Cross County plays out in the box score
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