Cairo and Jefferson squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Cairo had to settle for second. They lost to the Dragons on the road by a 47-28 margin. The Syrupmakers were up 21-0 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Cairo lost, don't look at Bryian Duncan Jr. Despite the final result, he picked up 179 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 167 yards and two scores on only eight carries.
Jefferson had a senior duo take command as Colton Grant rushed for 30 yards and one touchdown and Dalton Dye picked up 57 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Syrupmakers
| 11/28/25 @ Jefferson | 28-47 |
| 11/21/25 vs Troup County | 28-20 |
| 11/14/25 vs Liberty County | 36-7 |
| 10/31/25 vs Westover | 22-14 |
| 10/24/25 vs Peach County | 38-31 |
Cairo moved to 10-3 with that defeat, which also ended their ten-game winning streak. As for Jefferson, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-1.
Cairo does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jefferson, they have already played their next contest, a 17-13 victory against West Laurens on the 5th.
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