After two games on the road, Colleton County is heading back home. After each having a week off, they and the Stratford Knights will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row dating back to last season, Colleton County finally turned things around against Stall two weeks ago. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 50-0 win over the Warriors. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Colleton County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Amauri Sanders out in front who picked up 57 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Travarius Fraizer was another key back, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Colleton County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Stratford can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game two weeks ago. They managed a 23-17 win over Socastee.
Jachin Davis was his usual excellent self, throwing for 153 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 41 yards.
Another reason for the win was Stratford's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. In that department, Wes Snowden was the leader with two. Another thorn in Socastee's side was Darrell Holmes, who picked up a sack and made 14 total tackles.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Stratford, adding 11 points to the final score. All came courtesy of Jessie Stament: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 2-for-2 kicking extra points for an additional two.
Colleton County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Stratford, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
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