A win for Georgetown just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 64-15 defeat at the hands of the Marlboro County Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, Georgetown can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 185th, while Marlboro County is ranked 46th).
Marlboro County had a senior duo take command as Nydarion Blackwell threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes and Justin Purvis picked up 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Those 172 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Purvis. Another player making a difference was Josiah Robinson, who rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns.
Georgetown's loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Marlboro County, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Georgetown will square off against Loris at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Loris' defense has only allowed 10.7 points per game this season, so Georgetown's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Marlboro County, they will face off against Dillon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Marlboro County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 48 points per game this season.
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