Two dominant backs in Jaylin Wright and Devonis Lee are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Eufaula Tigers will welcome the Early County Bobcats at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Things were looking good for Eufaula after they put the first points on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They and Charles Henderson were almost perfectly matched up, but the Tigers suffered a 21-20 loss. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Trojans recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Although Eufaula took the loss, they still got scores from Perry Dennard, Wright, and Ty McCoy.
Meanwhile, Early County had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.8 points) and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 50-30 margin over the Eagles. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won six games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Eufaula's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Early County, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Thursday's contest might be decided on the ground. Eufaula has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 195.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Early County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 302.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Eufaula suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to Early County when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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