After each having a week off, the Westover Patriots and the Troup County Tigers will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Westover is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Cairo just ended the team's three-game winning streak last Friday. They took a 22-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Syrupmakers.
Although Westover took the loss, they still got scores from Gabriel Hooper and Randy McAfee.
Meanwhile, Troup County lost 42-17 to Sandy Creek last Friday. The Tigers have struggled against the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Westover will have to contain Garrison Edwards as he made an impact in Troup County's last game. He rushed for 80 yards and one score on only 11 carries, and also threw for 85 yards and one TD.
Westover's record is now 6-3. As for Troup County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
Thursday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Westover has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 212.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Troup County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 267.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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