The Oconee County Warriors are taking a road trip to square off against the Jefferson Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Oconee County is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Monroe Area just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 35-21 bruising from the Purple Hurricanes.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Brody Hannah, who threw for 236 yards and three TDs.
Meanwhile, Jefferson came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37.3 points), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 31-10 win. The result was nothing new for the Dragons, who have now won five matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Jefferson's win came from a few key players Oconee County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Logan Edmunds, who picked up 88 receiving yards and one score. Those 88 receiving yards gave him a new career-high.
Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Oconee County's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 6-3. As for Jefferson, their record is now 8-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Oconee County has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 189 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 206.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Oconee County was dealt a bruising 42-7 defeat at the hands of Jefferson in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Thankfully for the Warriors, Gavin Markey (who rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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