Marlboro County hasn't had much luck against Dillon recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Marlboro County Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Dillon Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Dillon is hoping to do what Georgetown couldn't on Friday: put an end to Marlboro County's winning streak, which now stands at seven games. Marlboro County simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Georgetown 64-15 on the road. Marlboro County's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Marlboro County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Justin Purvis, who picked up 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Nydarion Blackwell, who threw for 268 yards while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Dillon, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 49-7 win over Aynor. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.
Marlboro County pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Dillon, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Marlboro County took a serious blow against Dillon when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 44-0. Can Marlboro County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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