The Blountstown Tigers will take on the Holmes County Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Blountstown's defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so Holmes County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Holmes County is hoping to do what Northview couldn't on Friday: put an end to Blountstown's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Blountstown took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 38-0 victory over Northview. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 22 points or more this season.
Blountstown found their leader in underclassman Curt Ellis, who rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Ellis really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Kayin Martin was another key player, rushing for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Blountstown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 472 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, a win for Holmes County just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Marianna, falling 42-14. The Blue Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-6.
Holmes County might have lost, but man, Kenyon Pool was a machine: he rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Holmes County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Pool and Bryant Mathis. Aiden Justice was another major factor on D, making 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Blountstown's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Holmes County, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Blountstown has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 234.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Holmes County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.1. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Blountstown and Holmes County were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in October of 2021, but Blountstown came up empty-handed after a 21-20 loss. Will Blountstown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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