Cedar Shoals extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Stephens County Indians. The Jaguars lost against the Indians in their previous head to head back in August of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 52-3 score last time.
Keelin McLendon threw for 126 yards on ten of 23 attempts. Tybias Lay was his top target, picking up 58 receiving yards.
As for Stephens County, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 105th, while Cedar Shoals is ranked 292nd).
Stephens County found their leader in freshman Dallas Hague, who rushed for 107 yards and one score.
Cedar Shoals will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Morgan County at 7:30 p.m. on September 12. As for Stephens County, they will welcome Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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