The Laurens Raiders will face off against the Wren Hurricanes 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.
As a matter of fact, Laurens put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Southside 58-0. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Raiders had established a 51-point advantage.
Laurens' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nehemias Fernandez led the charge by rushing for 42 yards and two TDs, while also picking up 51 receiving yards and one score. Logan Bragg was another key passer, throwing for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Meanwhile, Wren won against Emerald last Friday with 45 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Hurricanes came out on top against Fountain Inn by a score of 45-34. The victory was familiar territory for the Hurricanes, who have now won three contests in a row.
Laurens' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Wren, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Laurens took a serious blow against Wren in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 55-3. Will the Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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