After two games on the road, Utopian Academy for the Arts is heading back home. They will host the Jasper County Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Utopian Academy for the Arts was beaten by Social Circle 65-6.
Meanwhile, Jasper County came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 43-8 victory over the Titans at home. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Hurricanes this season.
Jalen Stewart was his usual excellent self, rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102.6 rushing yards per game.
Jasper County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Bryan Ridley and Cam Farley. Farley is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last 16 games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jasper County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Utopian Academy for the Arts dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Jasper County, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
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