George County unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Gautier Gators on Friday, falling 35-0. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Gators are ranked 30th).
Gautier found their leader in sophomore Latrell Pogue, who rushed for 126 yards and two TDs on only seven carries. Pogue's longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Keon McNeil, who threw for 126 yards and one touchdown.
George County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 35-6 defeat against South Jones on the 5th. As for Gautier, they have also already played their next contest, a 42-17 loss against D'Iberville on the 5th.
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