Portal hasn't had much luck against McIntosh County Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Portal Panthers will challenge the McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m. Portal is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
Last Friday, Portal was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 26-21 to Screven County.
Despite the defeat, Portal had strong showings from Jaylon Srickland, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and Samari Mcbride, who rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown. Srickland got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 62 yards.
Meanwhile, after only six points in their last match, McIntosh County Academy made sure to put some points up on the board against Savannah on Friday. McIntosh County Academy blew past Savannah 46-6. With that win, the Buccaneers brought their scoring average up to 26.9 points per game.
McIntosh County Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Andrew Roberson out in front who picked up 66 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Jayden Ellis was in the mix as well, providing McIntosh County Academy with two touchdowns.
Portal's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for McIntosh County Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Portal has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 199.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like McIntosh County Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 176.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Portal against McIntosh County Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 27-0 victory. Does Portal have another victory up their sleeve, or will McIntosh County Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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