Lawson came into this matchup off a tough 25-point loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Lawrence County Wildcats by a score of 16-14 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lightning have suffered since September 20, 2024.
It was another big night for Carter Pettigrew, who rushed for 203 yards and one touchdown for Lawrence County.
Lawson has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Lawrence County, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lawson will head out to face off against Beech at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th. The Lightning will need to watch out since the Buccaneers have now posted at least 31 points in their last five contests. As for Lawrence County, they will head out on the road to square off against Rhea County at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th. The Golden Eagles' defense has only allowed 14.4 points per game this season, so the Wildcats' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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