Pelham had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it eight. They had to suffer through a 37-0 loss at the hands of the Early County Bobcats. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 412th, while the Bobcats are ranked 181st).
As for Early County, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 24 points or more this season.
Devonis Lee was his usual excellent self, rushing for 85 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making four total tackles.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Pelham is set to take on their familiar foe Miller County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Early County will square off against rival Mitchell County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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