If Rogers was riding high fresh off their 56-28 takedown of Colbert Heights last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pirates fell just short of the Lauderdale County Tigers by a score of 39-37 on Friday. The Pirates lost against the Tigers in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 49-0 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Rogers lost, don't look at C.J. Davis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 103 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns. Cole Marks was Davis' top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Calvin Watkins had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 217 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per carry for Lauderdale County. Curtis Ritter was another key player, rushing for 102 yards and one TD on only nine carries.
Rogers has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.5 points over those games. As for Lauderdale County, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rogers will face off against Elkmont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates will be up against the Red Devils' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.38 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lauderdale County, they will take on Colbert Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.11 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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