The New Brockton Gamecocks will face off against the Geneva Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Geneva took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on New Brockton, who comes in off a win.
New Brockton took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Monroe County by a score of 20-12.
New Brockton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Wesley Creel led the charge by throwing for 151 yards and three touchdowns. The Gamecocks' leading receiver Anthony Silar was Creel's top target yet again, picking up 80 receiving yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Geneva scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 28-20 to Slocomb. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Red Tops since Friday.
New Brockton's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.0 points over those games. As for Geneva, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
New Brockton came out on top in a nail-biter against Geneva in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, sneaking past 37-35. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Panthers' Dalton Mock, who rushed for 244 yards and four TDs. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Gamecocks to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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