George County has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to take on the Wayne County War Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, George County didn't have quite enough to beat Vancleave and fell 27-24.
Despite their loss, George County saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. BRANDEN GAUTIER, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, was perhaps the best of all. GAUTIER got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 70 yards. Montrell Dortch also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 101 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 48 points the game before, Wayne County was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They were outmatched by West Jones on the road and fell 35-6. The War Eagles have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
George County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Wayne County, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
George County barely slipped by Wayne County when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 14-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for George County since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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